I was wondering about that.. maybe those times when I heard the starter go
clunk it was hammering off the ring gear?
Lester
No, it didn't happen often..
On Aug 28, 2010, at 7:06 PM, Jim Fournier wrote:
> its simply pressed on , it shouldn't move unless there is a misalignment
problem with starter bendix
>
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> Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed removal / flywheel help please!
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>> Hi all, I have a Rivergate kit installed and now I'm trying to swap
engines.
>> I have removed every fastener that I can find but I can't get the adaptor
>> plate to budge. Is RTV (silicone glue) that strong???
>>
>> Also it appears that my son's desire to earn a few extra bucks was
>> serendipitous as I now see the that the new ring gear that I had installed
by
>> a machine shop was about to come off my flywheel! As I was spinning the
crank
>> to gain access to the clutch pressure plate bolts I noticed that there was
a
>> scraping sound. A closer examination revealed that the ring gear was no
>> longer centered on the flywheel and was as much as 1/8 inch toward the
engine.
>> It was scraping the oil pump cover!!! Not too deep yet and no damage to
the
>> ring gear. So, I hit it with a hammer and it went back to place but what
is
>> supposed to keep it there?!
>>
>> Any help appreciated.
>>
>> Lester
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