spacer behind flywheel?
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Bongolio
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spacer behind flywheel?
ok im doing the auto to 5-sp swap and i was putting my flywheel on and as i was tighting it down it got stuck the flywheel would not turn is there a spacer that goes behind the flywheel against the block?87 gxl,89-90 flywheel
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Stock flywheel?
No.
The mating surface on the eccentric shaft is taper fit.
Mazda torque spec is close to *400* lb-ft.
The flywheel is NOT all the way down.
If you look behind the flywheel, you'll see a little bit of space.
-Ted
No.
The mating surface on the eccentric shaft is taper fit.
Mazda torque spec is close to *400* lb-ft.
The flywheel is NOT all the way down.
If you look behind the flywheel, you'll see a little bit of space.
-Ted
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theres a difference in weight.
You have to match the flywheel series with the engine series, not flywheel series with tranny series.
Example, I have an s5 car, s5 engine, but when I did the swap I bought a s4 tranny and flywheel, consequently I had to find a s5 flywheel...
You have to match the flywheel series with the engine series, not flywheel series with tranny series.
Example, I have an s5 car, s5 engine, but when I did the swap I bought a s4 tranny and flywheel, consequently I had to find a s5 flywheel...
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http://www.mazdatrix.com/b5.htm this page explains the relationship of the built in counterweights in the factory flywheels and the rotating assy.
You've the wrong flywheel on there, but it should have fit the same as a 87 flywheel. Just an opinion. Never done that type swapping of flywheels. I've no idea why it won't turn in a normal manner.
You've the wrong flywheel on there, but it should have fit the same as a 87 flywheel. Just an opinion. Never done that type swapping of flywheels. I've no idea why it won't turn in a normal manner.
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Stupid question.... but did you also take the auto- counterweight off the shaft when you took the flexplate off??????????? should have came off with the flexplate.... but just trying to eliminate all posibilities....
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about the starter yea it bolted on and the solinoid was on top....wow maybe i got myself into something here if thats the case thats the starter that came with that transmission.
oh and i found another flywheel its off an 87 gtu ill take a pic tomarrow you guys wont believe this **** this gtu is mint freaking condition with crome balony cutter wheels great interior and new tires just sitting in the junk yard .
oh and i found another flywheel its off an 87 gtu ill take a pic tomarrow you guys wont believe this **** this gtu is mint freaking condition with crome balony cutter wheels great interior and new tires just sitting in the junk yard .
Originally Posted by rotorman85
87 5-sp 89 flywheel....
would that cause it to get stuck?.....lucky me i had a feeling this was going to happen and didnt torqe it down to 300lbs but close.
would that cause it to get stuck?.....lucky me i had a feeling this was going to happen and didnt torqe it down to 300lbs but close.
to answer this question for you as well:
no it won't get stuck, it would cause a vibration but the engine would still run fine which is why i said to check the key, it can be very easy to push the key out of it's groove and jam it against either the e-shaft or the rear stationary gear. i would not suggest cranking the engine any more until you remove the flywheel though.
if it is the starter that came with the transmission then you should be fine, just swap out the flywheel and inspect the key to be sure it is placed properly.
Last edited by RotaryEvolution; Feb 2, 2005 at 08:08 PM.
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wow thanks you know i dont think i would have thought of that...ill check it as soon as i can and let you guys know.is it possible to put the key in after the flywheel goes on?that way it doesnt get stuck. great now i have renewed faith...thanks guys ill let ya know. 