Hello , been working on my 68 fastback project for awhile and I am nearing the home strech.. I installed a 408 ci/ C-4 combo after removing the og 289ci.. I noticed (after the motor was installed) there was a spacer stuck on the 289 crank, I do not have one on the 408??!! Has anyone had any experience with this? I am hoping I dont have to pull the trans Back down...??
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Spacer in front of the Flexplate
- Thread starter bht911sc
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You mean there's no spacer between the flexplate and the block ? Was there one when you removed the 289 ?
66benchcoupe
Member
If you're talking about the flange thats part of the crank itself then don't worry about it. Your aftermarket crank wouldn't have that flange since its made to universally fit older and newer blocks.
Robert
Robert
crustycurmudgeon
Well-Known Member
If, however, you're talking about the ring that's basically a giant washer with 6 holes in it, that should go on the flexplate AFTER it's put on the crankshaft. It goes under the bolts to spread the load. Without it, your flexplate will likely crack around the boltholes.
Frank
Frank