Dartgame Posted March 7 Report Posted March 7 (edited) So, I'm getting ready to finally install the rebuilt 230 in my car. I have the correct flywheel and the bolts that attach it to the crank. What I am running into is something that has me scratching my head. On the 218 I'm replacing, the crank to flywheel bolts go into the crank from the engine side. With the 230 I have that is not possible - because the flats of the bolt heads have nothing to stop against. The flywheel has the provision for the flats to stop turning when inserted from the flywheel side. Is this normal ? Edited March 7 by Dartgame Quote
kencombs Posted March 7 Report Posted March 7 That was common on a lot of Chrysler stuff up through at least '59 even on V8s with auto and torque converters. You'll need a special or modified wrench to deal with limited room, at least I did. Long pattern, 5/8"(I think) box end, 12 pt ground down a bit for clearance. Quote
Dartgame Posted March 7 Author Report Posted March 7 Okay so I've not lost it. This looks like it is going to be fun installing the flywheel. I wonder, how does one figure out how to torque the nuts? Tighten as well as you can and call it good ? I read the torque on the 218 flywheel was 55-60 ft lbs in the FSM. I assume its similar for a 230 ? I don't have those specs. Quote
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