Started the car up and seen some sparks near the starter thought it needed to be shimmed, next i found that the TCI flexplate was hitting on the edge of the rounded steel shield. tried to pry it a lil bit and it did help same size flexplate i used all along with this midplate only a never flexplate.This message has been edited. Last edited by: JCDRAGS,
July 01, 2024, 09:20 PM
Lenny5160
Flexplate on backward, by chance? I’ve done it in the embarrassingly recent past.
Tony Leonard
July 01, 2024, 10:22 PM
Bruce Williams
Is this a new issue on a previously running engine? If so, check crankshaft thrust. If not take a look at Tony's ^^ suggestion.
Bruce Lee
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want.
July 02, 2024, 06:29 AM
CURTIS REED
Look for run out if I am understanding correctly. TCI's cheaper plates are imported.
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July 02, 2024, 09:28 AM
rusty
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Flexplate on backward, by chance? I’ve done it in the embarrassingly recent past.
i hate it when that happes lol
honesty is the best policy,insanity is a better deffense 1.036, 6.16@ 224
July 02, 2024, 05:37 PM
1leg
Stamped steel flexplates can have a lot of run out from batch to batch.
Meziere Tech. Make sure your water pump is on whenever you check your coolant level.
July 02, 2024, 05:59 PM
JCDRAGS
Not on backwards the converter mounting tabs are on the up side .First time its happened with 2 previous motors and all was good.
July 02, 2024, 06:19 PM
CURTIS REED
Is it radially or axially that it’s hitting?
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