flex plate to converter spacers

Dragsinger · 05-30-2012, 09:40 PM

I just know someone like Grainger, Fastenal or McMaster Carr stocks bulk spacers but time spent web checking has not found them.

I need 1/4" thick X 7/16" ID. Anyone have suggestions? Other sources?

billy leber · 05-30-2012, 09:50 PM

A 1/4" of washers , it will never know the difference . Tack weld them together for ease of installation if you prefer.

ss3011 · 05-30-2012, 10:09 PM

Just make sure you don't space the pilot out of the crankshaft. That could cause a cracked flexplate , converter neck, or a vibration.

Alan Roehrich · 05-30-2012, 10:18 PM

Use thick AN type washers, or make your own with a lathe.

As mentioned elsewhere, make certain that the pilot of the converter extends well into the bore on the back of the crank shaft.

FED 387 · 05-30-2012, 10:34 PM

try TE-CO Union Ohio--they make xtra thick hardened washers usually for use in machine shops for machine tool holding but never the less they make them--- probably from 1/4 in dia up to 1 1/2 inch several thicknesses

Greg Reimer 7376 · 06-01-2012, 10:41 AM

Ace Hardware has an assortment of thick washers. I bought some for just that purpose. Not having the converter in far enough can result in the front pump drive lugs breaking off. I learned that the hard way last year.

05-30-2012, 09:40 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	flex plate to converter spacers I just know someone like Grainger, Fastenal or McMaster Carr stocks bulk spacers but time spent web checking has not found them. I need 1/4" thick X 7/16" ID. Anyone have suggestions? Other sources? __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

05-30-2012, 09:50 PM	#2
billy leber Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: most places Posts: 211 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 1 Post	Re: flex plate to converter spacers A 1/4" of washers , it will never know the difference . Tack weld them together for ease of installation if you prefer. __________________ Billy Leber 1150 SS, 1050 SG, 1962 STK, 185 SC

05-30-2012, 10:09 PM	#3
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 909 Likes: 70 Liked 239 Times in 114 Posts	Re: flex plate to converter spacers Just make sure you don't space the pilot out of the crankshaft. That could cause a cracked flexplate , converter neck, or a vibration.

05-30-2012, 10:18 PM	#4
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,826 Times in 414 Posts	Re: flex plate to converter spacers Use thick AN type washers, or make your own with a lathe. As mentioned elsewhere, make certain that the pilot of the converter extends well into the bore on the back of the crank shaft. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

05-30-2012, 10:34 PM	#5
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: flex plate to converter spacers try TE-CO Union Ohio--they make xtra thick hardened washers usually for use in machine shops for machine tool holding but never the less they make them--- probably from 1/4 in dia up to 1 1/2 inch several thicknesses

06-01-2012, 10:41 AM	#6
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,136 Likes: 172 Liked 705 Times in 219 Posts	Re: flex plate to converter spacers Ace Hardware has an assortment of thick washers. I bought some for just that purpose. Not having the converter in far enough can result in the front pump drive lugs breaking off. I learned that the hard way last year.