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Old 03-15-2019, 12:10 PM   #2
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Post Re: 1956 Fairlane Victoria flex plate 292 fordomatic question

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1956 F/L 292 F/M

Reviving an old thread regarding flex plates! I've removed the old thick heavy rivet flex plate per some of the recommendations here in favor of the new stamped one shown in the picture below. Can anyone offer some advice on which way it should be installed?

I'm not sure on 4 things.

1. which direction the plate should face either relative to the engine (first or second picture?)

2. what the 3 spacers are for and how many to use? (are they to compensate for length of the 6 bolts to the crank?)

3. original plate was held on to the ring gear fly wheel by the 6 bolts and rivet wings (3 on each side 180 deg from each other) but this one looks like 4 bolts at 90 degrees from each other. so i should use the center holes from the original wings location at 3 oclock and 9 oclock and then use the existing nuts for 12 and 6 oclocks on the ring gear fly wheel? (3rd picture)

4. Are the 2 smaller bolts at 12 and 6 oclock on the fly wheel slightly closer to the center the drain bolts for the torque converter?

Thank you so much in advance for your help!
The new plate you have is a 1957/ upgrade for the older plates.

See the photo below for plate facing orientation.

As for the reinforcing plates, there are three used. I believe there is one before the plate and two after, but don't quote me on this (you really need the FORD FM SHOP MANUAL for exact assy details). There were three on the old plate weren't there? Do you remember how all came apart?.

Once you put the plate against the convertor cover, it should become obvious how it all goes together.

The large holes are for the convertor drain(s) of course.
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