its simply pressed on , it shouldn't move unless there is a misalignment
problem with starter bendix
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lester" <oldsaabguy@comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 6:40 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed removal / flywheel help please!
> Hi all, I have a Rivergate kit installed and now I'm trying to swap
> engines.
> I have removed every fastener that I can find but I can't get the adaptor
> plate to budge. Is RTV (silicone glue) that strong???
>
> Also it appears that my son's desire to earn a few extra bucks was
> serendipitous as I now see the that the new ring gear that I had installed
> by
> a machine shop was about to come off my flywheel! As I was spinning the
> crank
> to gain access to the clutch pressure plate bolts I noticed that there
> was a
> scraping sound. A closer examination revealed that the ring gear was no
> longer centered on the flywheel and was as much as 1/8 inch toward the
> engine.
> It was scraping the oil pump cover!!! Not too deep yet and no damage to
> the
> ring gear. So, I hit it with a hammer and it went back to place but what
> is
> supposed to keep it there?!
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Lester
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