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AnthonyG · 05-03-2014, 02:26 PM

Took my '35 out for a real ride. First one never went over 10MPH and ended in overheating and that issue is resolved. Increased the speed in each gear. at low
RPM 1200 to 1500 pretty smooth, then the vibration increases to an uncomfortable level. at 35 to 40 mph. Driving with the center floor section out I can feel / hear it coming from the front of the trans / bell.

This was the first assembly for me at putting a resurfaced FW, PP, clutch and rebuilt tranny. Has anyone had balance issues like this after a project like this? There isn't any special indexing when assembling the FW PP bolts is there? Torqued all per manual instruction. Clutch spline lined up and works fine, I know I'm going to have to pull the engine again and figure it out but want a plan before I start. Thinking maybe should've bought a new FW and PP.

05-03-2014, 02:26 PM	#1
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,174	Flywheel Pressure plate balance issues. Took my '35 out for a real ride. First one never went over 10MPH and ended in overheating and that issue is resolved. Increased the speed in each gear. at low RPM 1200 to 1500 pretty smooth, then the vibration increases to an uncomfortable level. at 35 to 40 mph. Driving with the center floor section out I can feel / hear it coming from the front of the trans / bell. This was the first assembly for me at putting a resurfaced FW, PP, clutch and rebuilt tranny. Has anyone had balance issues like this after a project like this? There isn't any special indexing when assembling the FW PP bolts is there? Torqued all per manual instruction. Clutch spline lined up and works fine, I know I'm going to have to pull the engine again and figure it out but want a plan before I start. Thinking maybe should've bought a new FW and PP. __________________ Nomad