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68glad
10-31-2009, 05:15 PM
So when selling an engine does the flexplate go with it? Or, is the flexplate something that stays with the torque converter and tranny? Thanks
1983 j10
10-31-2009, 05:36 PM
i say the flex plate would stay with the engine since its attached to the crank and the torque is part of the trans.
CHICOWAGGY
10-31-2009, 05:56 PM
Does it really matter?
maccj5
10-31-2009, 06:11 PM
if its original it should go with the engine since it will be balanced to that engine
68glad
10-31-2009, 06:15 PM
Does it really matter?

It does to me, thats why I asked.:p I'm putting in a new 401 & would like to keep my fairly new flexplate but didn't want to keep it if I really shouldn't.
FSJ Guy
10-31-2009, 07:20 PM
Unless it's a rare one or you can't get it anymore, I'd sell the engine without it.

If it's even slightly nicked, I'd want to put a new one in since you have to remove the motor to replace it.

I don't like doing the same job twice when it could have been done right the first time.