I just stopped by the local Hot Rod shop and asked about the spacer and the flywheel.
Fortunately, they knew exactly what it was when I took the spacer out of my pocket. They said that my flywheel must have been machined at some point and the spacer was to make up the difference of what they took off it.
I had some time when I got off work this morning to go down and work on the car.
Here are few photos of putting the transaxle and engine together, hanging the motor, and the final motor installation.
After reading through a ton of old posts, asking a ton of questions, and getting help and advice from all of the great members here, the process went pretty smooth.
We had some issues with the motor mounts hanging up on the A/C compressor initially. We also ended up partially putting the assembly and taking it out three times. This was primarily due to needing to adjust the chains so the engine balancer would slide under the rear of the roof line.
Other than that it went pretty smooth. We left the distributor out, fuel pump off, and took the oil filter off for the install. I was going to put the starter on before installation but I did not readily know where the nut and one bolt were.
Here are few photos of putting the transaxle and engine together, hanging the motor, and the final motor installation.
After reading through a ton of old posts, asking a ton of questions, and getting help and advice from all of the great members here, the process went pretty smooth.
We had some issues with the motor mounts hanging up on the A/C compressor initially. We also ended up partially putting the assembly and taking it out three times. This was primarily due to needing to adjust the chains so the engine balancer would slide under the rear of the roof line.
Other than that it went pretty smooth. We left the distributor out, fuel pump off, and took the oil filter off for the install. I was going to put the starter on before installation but I did not readily know where the nut and one bolt were.
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What you called a spacer really look like the washer that is used on an flexplate (Automatic), and there it goes on the outside of the plate. The flexplate is much thinner, and needs this washer for support.
If this is a spacer like you say, I would think that it should be machined on both sides.
I have never seen a spacer on a flywheel, and think it should be avoided if possible.
If this is a spacer like you say, I would think that it should be machined on both sides.
I have never seen a spacer on a flywheel, and think it should be avoided if possible.
Tunnelport492,
I’m glad you mentioned that. I forgot to post the new information that I found out on the “spacer”.
When I actually went to install the flywheel I really took a look at the “spacer” again and noticed that it had marks from where bolts had been tightened against it.
I decided to get another opinion on the subject and went to another custom rod shop. He said the same thing you did – that it indeed was too thick to be a spacer and was used to for support on an automatic transmission.
I’m thankful that I sought out another opinion instead of putting it behind the flywheel as I was told to from the first guy.
I’m glad you mentioned that. I forgot to post the new information that I found out on the “spacer”.
When I actually went to install the flywheel I really took a look at the “spacer” again and noticed that it had marks from where bolts had been tightened against it.
I decided to get another opinion on the subject and went to another custom rod shop. He said the same thing you did – that it indeed was too thick to be a spacer and was used to for support on an automatic transmission.
I’m thankful that I sought out another opinion instead of putting it behind the flywheel as I was told to from the first guy.
quote:I would guess that it would go between the flywheel and the crankshaft but am unsure. Can anyone give me any guidance on this?
That spacer is used to prevent damage to the flywheel by the motion of the bolt heads against it has they are being torqued down.