Posted by T.L. on July 01, 1998 at 01:23:48:
In Reply to: Re: 302&C-4 marriage posted by WEST on June 30, 1998 at 03:35:09:
"Did he say the 'C'-word?...
: : There are several purposes for that plate, the most
: : important probably being to keep grit away from the front
: : seal area. If you leave it off; your convertor will go too
: : far into your pump ; your mainshaft will go to far into
: : your sprag; your starter engagement will be off, etc,etc.
: : I know that plate is only .06-.09 thick, but tolerances are
: : pretty tight in this area. Do you think Ford would have
: : actually spent money on something if they really weren't
: : sure it was needed?
: Thanks Mark, I'll get another plate. Part of the reason I ask is that my other baby (chev) doesn't have that plate. As for when I think Ford would spend money on something that was not needed....one word "PINTO"...hahahhahah. thanks again.