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paul2748 (3/29/2017)
Probably the same as a standard shift flywheel. Same size bolts were used but were shorter I assume. rontron (3/28/2017)
I found the flex plate on Macs automotive website..........I ordered it and now I need to know the torque setting for the 6 screw caps or bolts that hold it to the engine.........I have a shop manual but it doesn't list flex plate torque setting.......did they call the flex plate something different in 56 when the shop manual was printed? I wouldn't mind knowing the torque on those bolts, seeing that I over torqued 2 of mine and snapped them! If anyone has an idea?
Thanks, Dennis.
56 F100 - 272 Y Block
NSW, Australia.
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Moonshadow.. that is for a stick............we are talking Fordomatic .............flex plates are for auto transmissions.....
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The Torque for Fordomatic Flex Plate Bolts is 75-85 Foot-Pounds. If You go to the Engine Installation Information which is on Page 61 Chapter III in my 1956 Ford Shop Manual it is provided in the Text as part of the Instructions. Installation-Fordomatic. The Flexplate shown on Macs Antique Auto Parts Catalog is the Replacement which does away with the riveted "Ears" that would work loose on the Originals. One piece unit with Holes drilled for Torque Converter to bolt through. Part # 49-29785-1. $56.45.
 
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thanks for the shop manual reference ..........I found it..........75 to 85 lbs...........
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what needs to be mentioned here ..........it the six bolts that hold the flex plate to the engine are not exactly spaced the same and the spacers and flex plate only go on a certain way which would be very frustrating to a person trying to install one without knowing that............Thanks to Don Hyde of Plano Tx for that ..........Fordcraft
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