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wesjones · 11-20-2014, 09:09 PM

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I have a professionally rebuilt 49-50 Ford/Mercury flathead with the resurfaced flywheel that matches this engine. When I install a working 1947 10 tooth starter drive this binds up with the flywheel. The engine turns completely over and the starter works fine when not in this engine, it worked when it was installed in the 1947 engine. I am informed that the flywheels and starter drives are supposed to be the same from at least 1946 through 1953. However, are there different drives and or teeth on flywheels from this era? What else might be causing this problem? I am using a 49-50 Merc Bell housing with the flat plate starter that the starter mounts on. The flywheel I am almost certain is from a 49-53 Ford/Mercury. This allows me to use the 36-39 Ford floor shift transmission. If there different parts I need where can I purchase these? My direct e-mail address is: [email protected]

11-20-2014, 09:09 PM	#1
wesjones Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 1	Starter/flywheel problem Joined: Tuesday Posts: 6 Profile Page wesjones98922 I have a professionally rebuilt 49-50 Ford/Mercury flathead with the resurfaced flywheel that matches this engine. When I install a working 1947 10 tooth starter drive this binds up with the flywheel. The engine turns completely over and the starter works fine when not in this engine, it worked when it was installed in the 1947 engine. I am informed that the flywheels and starter drives are supposed to be the same from at least 1946 through 1953. However, are there different drives and or teeth on flywheels from this era? What else might be causing this problem? I am using a 49-50 Merc Bell housing with the flat plate starter that the starter mounts on. The flywheel I am almost certain is from a 49-53 Ford/Mercury. This allows me to use the 36-39 Ford floor shift transmission. If there different parts I need where can I purchase these? My direct e-mail address is: [email protected]