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Old 05-20-2014, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by seoseo View Post
Hi Walgamuth, thanks for the reply. Can you tell me more about the "flywheel issue?" I know that I have to get new stretch bolts for flywheel/crank bolting, and have been told that MB has them. The local race engine builder says that if I bring the "old" automatic flex plate and torque converter that they will check its balance, and then balance the "new" flywheel so that it's the same. Seemed logical, and simple compared to tearing the engine down to dynamic balance the crank + flywheel assembly!
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Sounds like you are on your way. Post #4 makes a good point as well.
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