How to install a flexplate

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How to install a flexplate

October 20, 2006, 11:44:18 PM

Ok, I just got the flexplate from Brian. Now what do I have to do to put it in? Do I have to pull the motor or is there an eayser way?

How to install a flexplate

Reply #1 – October 21, 2006, 12:09:52 AM

I know you dont want to hear this but... drop your tranny and there will be 6 bolts holding it to the end of the crankshaft. if you dont have an impact handy have someone hold the front of the crankshaft with a ratchet and a socket and take them loose and in reverse installing the new one.

How to install a flexplate

Reply #2 – October 21, 2006, 09:30:36 AM

Well, I'd rather drop the tranny then pull the motor. As of now I have the parts to do it but when is the new question. My freind is doing somethng today so that can't get don this weekend.

How to install a flexplate

Reply #3 – October 25, 2006, 09:51:10 PM

My new thing is there any *easy * ways to do this. Are there any speical tips/tricks or do's or don'ts I should watch out for.

How to install a flexplate

Reply #4 – October 25, 2006, 10:29:20 PM

No....just drop the tranny and replace it.

Make sure you don't dump ATF all over the place when getting the trans down. Also, make sure you unbolt the converter from the flex plate before you go to pull the trans. You can access the fasteners from the little access port in the front of the plate on the bellhousing. You will need to crank the engine over (by hand) to get to them all. Should only be 4.

How to install a flexplate

Reply #5 – October 26, 2006, 11:42:18 AM

So..
1. Remove crossmember
2. Drop trans
3. Unbolt Converter
4. Unbolt/crank motor
5. Put in new flex
6. Reverse to put back in?

I just don't want to go into this like a blind virgin with a pornstar. I wana go into it with a good idea. By the way as you can tell I've never done this before.

How to install a flexplate

Reply #6 – October 26, 2006, 11:47:55 AM

Unbolt the converter from the flexplate BEFORE you drop the trans.

Also, before reinstalling, make sure the converter is seated properly (it might get pulled off of the trans inputs a bit).. Just rotate the coverter while pushing it towards the trans. There are a couple input shafts that it has to engage IIRC.

How to install a flexplate

Reply #7 – October 26, 2006, 12:31:49 PM

Thanks Chuck. I'll do my best to follow those instructions. I'll take some pics as I go. It might be done this weekend or later, depends on a few other people.

How to install a flexplate

Reply #8 – October 26, 2006, 12:51:35 PM

You needs to buy a repair manual for that car

I've picked up factory manual sets on ebay for CHEAP (for both my 80 and 83's)

How to install a flexplate

Reply #9 – October 26, 2006, 12:53:35 PM

I have the EVTM and the Haynes manual but they only say what to do. I need to see how to do it or have someone that knows how to help.