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01-26-2016, 02:10 AM | #1 |
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59AB vs 8BA flywheel
How do you identify a 59AB flywheel against an 8BA?
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01-26-2016, 02:49 AM | #2 |
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Re: 59AB vs 8BA flywheel
An 8BA has clutch bolts clear through the flywheel, the 59a And earlier has blind holes.
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01-26-2016, 08:41 AM | #3 |
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Re: 59AB vs 8BA flywheel
Also, the flat type flywheel used from 1941-48 is roughly 7/8" thick compared to the 8BA type flywheel at about 5/8" thick.
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01-26-2016, 11:22 AM | #4 |
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Re: 59AB vs 8BA flywheel
Thanks Martin and Lonnie
What I'm especially looking for is if there is a actual difference in the ring gear that is used on these two flywheels and what is it? I know that they will bolt onto both engines, but the wrong one will hang up the starter drive. |
01-26-2016, 11:33 AM | #5 |
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Re: 59AB vs 8BA flywheel
The ring gears are different diameters, but it is the inside diameter that is different. The difference you are referring to is in the flywheel itself.
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01-26-2016, 12:18 PM | #6 |
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01-26-2016, 09:39 PM | #7 |
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Re: 59AB vs 8BA flywheel
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The link that was posted makes it perfectly clear that there is a difference in the inside diameter of the ring gear on the 59AB and the 8BA. Now I see it. Thanks. |
01-27-2016, 01:26 PM | #8 | |
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01-27-2016, 02:06 PM | #9 |
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Re: 59AB vs 8BA flywheel
You can't install a ring gear on the wrong flywheel they don't interchange they don't fit each other due to sizing. Don't over think this.
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01-27-2016, 11:54 PM | #11 |
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Re: 59AB vs 8BA flywheel
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That picture of the 59AB and 8BA sitting next to each other makes it even better to see the difference. Walt Some day I hope to meet you. Do you still attend the Gathering of the faithful in Mass? I was a friend of Paul Howard. He was a great guy and perfect gentleman. Jay |
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