Flywheel bolts
#1
Flywheel bolts
Im converting my 69 cutlass to a 4 speed. I forgot to order flywheel bolts since I didnt realize that they were longer than the flexplate bolts. Is there any reason I can't go to the hardware store and get grade 8 bolts that fit, or are they special bolts?
#2
Are these the flywheel to crank bolts? I'm not an expert so someone will have to speak up who is. But I'm picturing bolts with a thinner head than off the shelf bolts. If that's correct, the hardware store bolt heads may be too tall and interfere with the clutch function. I'm leaning towards specialty bolts for the flywheel to crankshaft. But again, I'm sure there's someone here who knows for sure. John
#3
Are these the flywheel to crank bolts? I'm not an expert so someone will have to speak up who is. But I'm picturing bolts with a thinner head than off the shelf bolts. If that's correct, the hardware store bolt heads may be too tall and interfere with the clutch function. I'm leaning towards specialty bolts for the flywheel to crankshaft. But again, I'm sure there's someone here who knows for sure. John
#4
You should be able to get the correct flywheel bolts from an auto parts store or speed shop.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0878&ppt=C0377
http://www.autozone.com/transmission...ex-plate-bolts
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0878&ppt=C0377
http://www.autozone.com/transmission...ex-plate-bolts
#6
You should be able to get the correct flywheel bolts from an auto parts store or speed shop.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0878&ppt=C0377
http://www.autozone.com/transmission...ex-plate-bolts
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0878&ppt=C0377
http://www.autozone.com/transmission...ex-plate-bolts
#10
ARP is the ONLY thing I would install in a critical fastener area such as this, that is unless you find NOS OEM. Guarantee the hardware store "grade 8s" are chineasium junk. Think about the job those fasteners are doing especially at 5-6 grand on a hole shot. Safety first. A flywheel coming unglued at 6K can take your feet off unless you have a scatter shield.
#11
Pilot bearing
Are you sure that your crank is drilled bit the pilot bearing?
#14
I am using a centerforce billet flywheel and centerforce clutch but i have a stock bellhousing. I have heard that the blowproof bellhousings need some modification on an oldsmobile. Is this true?
#15
The QuickTime works as supplied. The Lakewood has an ear at the starter pocket that interferes with the clutch linkage, has been so for 40 years or so, and they aren't smart enough to realize you would want to run a clutch linkage. Everyone just cuts off the ear.
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