On Wed, 11 Sep 2002 19:44:06 -0600 (MDT), you wrote:
>From: "OC Radicic" <ocradicic@hotmail.com>
>Subject: [oletrucks] Re: I'm In Need of a Good 216 Flywheel for a 1950 3600
>
>Does anyone have a good used flywheel for sale?
>
>I just recently disassembled my 50 3600 down to the frame and my engine is
>now on a stand. While taking the bell housing and fly wheel off, I noticed
>that the teeth on about 10-15% of the circumference were rusted badly and
>only extended about half as far out as the others. This explains why I
>often had difficulty in getting the starter to engage and start my truck! :)
>
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You just need a new ring gear. Any parts house should have it. Knock
off the old one with a hammer and punch, and clean the perimeter. Heat
the new ring gear in the oven, set on high, for 20 minutes or so. The
gear should drop right over the flywheel. Let cool and serve.
Joe
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