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v8fordman · 06-29-2020, 08:13 PM

It’s also not very difficult to replace the ring gear on your 8BA flywheel. Take a hacksaw or Port-a-band and split the old one until it comes off. Pay attention to the direction of the taper on the teeth. You need to make an assessment of the surface and have it machined at this point if necessary. Place a new ring gear in your oven with the temp set as high as it will bake. Once it heats up, use a pair of pliers and place it on the flywheel as it will easily go on while hot. Make sure to get the teeth facing the proper direction.

06-29-2020, 08:13 PM	#3
v8fordman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 861	Re: Will 59 A-B flywheel fit an 8BA ? It’s also not very difficult to replace the ring gear on your 8BA flywheel. Take a hacksaw or Port-a-band and split the old one until it comes off. Pay attention to the direction of the taper on the teeth. You need to make an assessment of the surface and have it machined at this point if necessary. Place a new ring gear in your oven with the temp set as high as it will bake. Once it heats up, use a pair of pliers and place it on the flywheel as it will easily go on while hot. Make sure to get the teeth facing the proper direction.