Putting it back together...

[steel]

Hey guys, a few weeks ago i asked about attempting get my Transmission /transfer back in. Long story short i have a new flywheel that needs to be put in. The engine is a AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l with a T-150 . Does it matter how the flywheel goes in, or can it be put up in any orientation. Looking at it, it looks like its balanced, its got a few extra "holes" in it that im guessing are for balance. I am an idiot and didn't take pictures when i took the old one off, so i really hope it doesn't matter. Thanks.

 

[GARGOYLEJEEPER]

Your crankshaft & flywheel holes will be indexed, and all the bolts will only go in when it is. Put it up and on & rotate tell all holes are aligned, lock-tight the threads and snug them down & then torque to specks.

 

[Torxhead]

Getting new bolts for each flywheel change is a good idea, at least in my book it is.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

IF-you do go with new f'wheel bolts. Make sure the do NOT protrude at all, out the back of the crank's flange.
X2 on Loctite and torque to spec.
LG

 

[steel]

Will any grade 8 fine thread bolts do or are the flywheel bolts special?

 

[Torxhead]

There is a special type of flywheel bolt, which is probably a grade 8 anyway. An auto parts should have those. As to what Lumpy said about the bolts could be too long, I remember having to trim mine down before installation. So watch for that.

 

[hole]

When I did my T19 upgrade I found that I was missing one flywheel bolt. Tried all the parts stores, even my trusted Napa was no help, then I gave my local Chrysler/Jeep dealer a ring for giggles and was quite surprised when the parts guy asked "how many do you need ?". Now mind you they didn't have them on the shelf ,and I had to wait a week for it, but they had them.

 

[Neuner]

When I did my T19 upgrade I found that I was missing one flywheel bolt. Tried all the parts stores, even my trusted Napa was no help, then I gave my local Chrysler/Jeep dealer a ring for giggles and was quite surprised when the parts guy asked "how many do you need ?". Now mind you they didn't have them on the shelf ,and I had to wait a week for it, but they had them.

Ditto - All of the local parts stores sell 1" long which is too much. Grind'm down or go stealership.