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callcoy · 09-17-2010, 10:31 AM

A 49-53 Ford V-8 flywheel weights about 29# stock. They may not be drilled for a 9" Long type clutch which you will want. Most were drilled for 10-11" clutches. The starter rework involes reversing the the old style bendix, milling a keyway near the output end of the starter, machining that end plate and using one of those bendix springs you bought at the swap meet that when you got it home it was backwards. Maybe the real trick is providing a "third" starter bushing in the bellhousing to support the shaft end. I have the infor to do this and have done it, so if you are thinking about this I could send it to you. If you decide to go with it you could call me(your nickle from the Maritines) and I will got over it with you.
Steve-Santa Rosa

09-17-2010, 10:31 AM	#8
callcoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hendersonville TN Posts: 180	Re: Lighten an A flywheel A 49-53 Ford V-8 flywheel weights about 29# stock. They may not be drilled for a 9" Long type clutch which you will want. Most were drilled for 10-11" clutches. The starter rework involes reversing the the old style bendix, milling a keyway near the output end of the starter, machining that end plate and using one of those bendix springs you bought at the swap meet that when you got it home it was backwards. Maybe the real trick is providing a "third" starter bushing in the bellhousing to support the shaft end. I have the infor to do this and have done it, so if you are thinking about this I could send it to you. If you decide to go with it you could call me(your nickle from the Maritines) and I will got over it with you. Steve-Santa Rosa __________________ Steve - Santa Rosa