Re: [T3] Four bolts, and <.boink!> Engine inspection.

[Russell Wolfe <russella@netins.net>]

On Sun, 25 Jun 2000, you wrote:
> << Check the dowl pins in the flywheel/crank. If the flywheel has been run 
> loose, they could be loose. They should be very tight in the crank, and a 
> light press fit into the flywheel. If they are not, I think you will always 
> have probelms keeping the flywheel tight.
> 
>    That was the first thing I looked for.  The dowel bores in the crank are 
> still in excellent shape, as are the holes in the flywheel.   I got lucky 
> this time!
> 
> >> Also, make sure you have the right flywheel for the crankshaft. There are 
> 2 different 1500/1600 cranks. One has the deep step for the O-ring flywheel, 
> and the other has a shallower step and uses the steel gasket between the end 
> of the crank and the flywheel. I don't think the paper gasket was ever used 
> on 1500/1600 engines.
> 
>    Here is where I am a little confused.   It turns out my car had the 
> incorrect O-ring and metal gasket combo.   How do I be sure the flywheel is 
> correct for the crank?

Does your flywheel have the groove for the o-ring? If so, you dont use the
metal gasket. As to the crank. The step on the end of the crank that uses the
o-ring is about, ummmm 1/4 inch. for the gasket, it is only about 1/8 inch. 

> >> When I tore the engine down out of my parts car, it had the automatic 
> drive  plate with o-ring, AND a steel gasket. WRONG!!!!! 
> 
>     Yeah...  That same guy must have worked on my Notch before.   He sure 
> gets around, doesn't he?

Yep!!!!! I have seen them with all 3! :+(
> 
>                                 ---  Mike
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Russ Wolfe
http://www.wolfenet.net

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