flexplate

[Anonymous]

I have a 68 mustang w/200 six, C-4 tranny. The ring gear is welded to the torque converter, the flexplate attaches between the t.c. and the crank. There was a small diameter "ring/adapter/re-inforcement plate" that bolted up to the crank w/ the flexplate. I managed to lose that part! I have been told that the flexplate will crack where it bolts to the crank without the other part. I have not had much luck finding one locally. Does anyone know where I might find one?

Thanks
MIKE

 

[CoupeBoy]

This adapter you lost, its round and goes inbetween the flexplate and the crank right? All of the flexplate bolts go through it? I'll see if I can find something, but I havent gotten too much stuff for the small 6/auto.

-ron

 

[Anonymous]

It would make more sense to me to put the flexplate against the crank, then the ring, like a big washer for the bolt's heads.

But....I wouldn't know, I have a Big Bell 200 and mine is just like a V8, the ring gear is on the flexplate...

 

[MustangSix]

Linc is correct. It goes over the flexplate to reinforce it. The flexplates tend to crack around the bolt holes without it.