Flexplate ?

[1320racer]

Not ATI and seen it numerous times.

[voltdr]

Most of the issues seem to be in the ring gear for the starter. I had a TCI (years ago) rip 5 teeth of in my pit getting ready for a TT at a Memphis national event. Missed the TT.
Dan

[Alan Nyhus]

I've got first hand experience with what happens when a flex plate blows ('70 1/2 Z28). It's ain't pretty....I'm darn lucky to have all my toes and both feet.

The mfg. agreed this one shouldn't have gotten past their quality check. It's already on the way back to the supplier and a new one is on the way. -Al

[Pedigo Perf]

Originally Posted by voltdr

Most of the issues seem to be in the ring gear for the starter. I had a TCI (years ago) rip 5 teeth of in my pit getting ready for a TT at a Memphis national event. Missed the TT.
Dan

Same here only 8 teeth. No real reason as the replacement Pioneer has been fine so far.

[FireSale]

Anyone remember Bonzi Starts? Put it in N, rev it up and punch L and pray. Saw a 442 Olds blow the trans at Milan in the '60s. Broke the drivers foot real good. Last time the owner allowed that.

Danny: TCI changed it's logo recently. Some sort of anniversary thing. I have a new TCI flex plate and I can't find any marking indicating made in Mexico on the plate or box. But then it's a Ford...

I may not need it, but I have a flex plate shield and a trans shield on a C4 behind a 302. I don't want to be that guy in the 442.

Dale

[racer913]

Can having to much advance timing break teeth off ? Good starter 168 teeth plate 2 batteries 14.5 to one small block? JW plate is week old

[voltdr]

Originally Posted by racer913

Can having to much advance timing break teeth off ? Good starter 168 teeth plate 2 batteries 14.5 to one small block? JW plate is week old

Yes, timing can be an issue, especially with the engine hot. I have my MSD set to retard the timing 8*. Good grounding for engine block is a must. I run a #2 cable from the block to to the battery.
Dan

[Rob Petrie E395]

If you dont have crank retard on your ign system. The other thing you can try is. Get the engine cranking. Then turn the ign on. It seems to help some guys I know.

[FED 387]

I would be more concerned about the torque convertor bolt holes than a few small imperfections in the surface of the plate itself UNLESS they are numerous blemishes on both sides of the plate--- probably wise to send it back for a replacement !!! also check the area around the crank fange bolt holes thats where flexplates tend to crack the most

[Rusty Davenport]

years ago I had the ears pull out of the converter and pulled the bolts through the converter holes at the same time, shrapnel cut the master cylinder off the firewall-no brakes at top end, cut the accelerator pedal off mounting shaft and took the heel off my shoe......all at the top end......careful out there......not to mention destroyed the bell housing and the safety cable help it up. If it can happen it will happen.