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Thomas La · 04-21-2015, 08:02 AM

Is there a difference between a model A flywheel and a 32 counter balanced flywheel

Tom Wesenberg · 04-21-2015, 08:38 AM

The 1932 Flywheel is lighter than the Model A flywheel. As I recall, it was about 11 or 12 pounds lighter. I never read about the flywheel for the 32 counterweighted crankshaft being different than the early 32, but Vince would probably know about that.

ursus · 04-21-2015, 05:56 PM

I have seen references to some of the 33-34 Model B counterweighted crankshaft engines being fitted with a flywheel that was reduced in weight by an amount equal to the counterweights but have yet to see one or any official Ford documentation of it. Every Model B flywheel I have seen was the same weight - 52 lbs.

SteveB31 · 04-21-2015, 08:41 PM

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Easy to tell the difference.

the B has one step in the OD. The A has two steps.

04-21-2015, 08:02 AM	#1
Thomas La Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centereach NY Posts: 8	32 b flywheel Is there a difference between a model A flywheel and a 32 counter balanced flywheel

04-21-2015, 08:38 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 32 b flywheel The 1932 Flywheel is lighter than the Model A flywheel. As I recall, it was about 11 or 12 pounds lighter. I never read about the flywheel for the 32 counterweighted crankshaft being different than the early 32, but Vince would probably know about that.

04-21-2015, 05:56 PM	#3
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,377	Re: 32 b flywheel I have seen references to some of the 33-34 Model B counterweighted crankshaft engines being fitted with a flywheel that was reduced in weight by an amount equal to the counterweights but have yet to see one or any official Ford documentation of it. Every Model B flywheel I have seen was the same weight - 52 lbs.

04-21-2015, 08:41 PM	#4
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: 32 b flywheel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Easy to tell the difference. the B has one step in the OD. The A has two steps.