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MASTIFF
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From: maumee, Ohio 43537
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posted 04-20-2005 07:35 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MASTIFF   Click Here to Email MASTIFF     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Question:

I have a 1972 351C which had a auto trans on it and I will be switching it to work with a toploader that is currently in my Mustang. Can I just switch out the flex plate for a flywheel or do I need to do something else? Is the balancing all the same on the Cleveland motors?

Thanks

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Scott H
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posted 04-20-2005 07:41 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Scott H   Click Here to Email Scott H     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Balancing from one 351c to another should be the same, at least within factory tolerances.
The manual trans flywheel uses longer bolts to hold it onto the crankshaft.
The stamped metal block plate is different.

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MASTIFF
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posted 04-20-2005 03:25 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MASTIFF   Click Here to Email MASTIFF     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks for the input. I think I will also need a pilot bearing to put into the crank. Does anyone know what size O.D. and I.D. I need for this bushing?

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Hemikiller
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posted 04-20-2005 05:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Hemikiller   Click Here to Email Hemikiller     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by MASTIFF:
Thanks for the input. I think I will also need a pilot bearing to put into the crank. Does anyone know what size O.D. and I.D. I need for this bushing?

Get the roller pilot bearing for a 88-ish 5.0 Mustang. It helps ALOT with the shift feel and speed.....

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