Does an automatic transmission have a flex plate?
A flywheel is usually referenced to a car with a standard transmission,and a “flex plate” is used with automatic transmissions. The flex plate bolts to the engine crank shaft and to the torque converter of your automatic transmission.
Is there an automatic transmission for the Pontiac Grand Prix?
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What kind of transmission does a Pontiac Firebird have?
1973-79 Pontiac V8 All Auto Trans Flex Plate sold. 2 1/2″ hole. Great condition. Fits ST300, TH350 & TH400. 1977-79 Firebird, Trans Am 403 V8 T-350 Flex Plate $30. Great condition. 1980-81 Pontiac 301 V8 T-350 Flex Plate $35.
What kind of transmission does a 1959 Pontiac T5 have?
Out of a car with T5 transmission. 1959-60 Pontiac Hydramatic Auto Flex Plate with Bolts sold. Great condition. Has some minor wear on the teeth. 1961-64 Pontiac Roto Hydramatic Auto Spring Plate $95. Nice condition. Has some wear on the springs. 1961-62 Roto Hydramatic Auto Flywheel $75. Great condition. Nice ring gear. 2.60 center hole.
How big is the flex plate on a Pontiac TH400?
1964-79 Pontiac V8 All Auto Trans Flex Plate out of stock. 2 3/4″ hole. Great condition. Fits ST300, TH350 & TH400. 1965-79 Pontiac V8 TH400 Flex Plate $25. 2 3/4″ hole. Great condition. 1973-79 Pontiac V8 All Auto Trans Flex Plate sold. 2 1/2″ hole. Great condition. Fits ST300, TH350 & TH400.
Does the torque converter bolt to the flexplate?
Torque converters that require a bolt and nut should have the bolt installed from the engine side of the flexplate and the nut installed from the converter side.
Is flywheel and flexplate the same thing?
Flywheels are typically found on vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, while flexplates are used in vehicles with automatic transmissions. A flexplate is mounted to the crankshaft and connects the output from the engine to the input of a torque converter.
What happens to the flexplate on a torque converter?
The torque converter used with an automatic transmission, acts like a flywheel, smoothing out engine pulses. The cracking on these flexplates can be seen, either around the crankshaft or torque converter bolt hole patterns. Out of balance engine or torque converter. Bad starter drive, can cause teeth or ring gear to wear rapidly or break off.
Where is the torque converter on a flywheel?
The torque converter is located between the flexplate and the transmission. Flywheels, due to the friction process, are very thick, made of steel and are as heavy as they look.
How does a flexplate work in an automatic transmission?
Automatic transmissions eliminate the clutch and grinding. Basically automating the shifting process so the driver does not have to worry about shifting gears while driving. A flexplate is mounted to the crankshaft and connects the output from the engine to the input of a torque converter.
Can a torque converter free wheel during trans installation?
NO RAGRETS!!! No, The converter has to be fully seated in the transmission pump and it has to line up with the flexplate during installation. The converter will not free wheel once the trans is installed. The best way to line it up as by index marks on the block and trans case.