Flywheel info.

chietib · Post by **chietib** » Sun May 31, 2009 9:12 pm

Hello everyone, I'm looking for information on a flywheel for a 1974 Trojan F-32. The boat has Chrysler 318's with velvet drives. I had a starting problem where the starter would spin but it would not engage the flywheel. After exausting all of the usual culprits including a new starter I started looking a lot closer and discovered that starter drive when in the fully engaged position could not reach the ring gear. I removed the flywheel and discovered that the ring gear had moved toward engine (away from the starter). What I am wondering is if this is the correct flywheel for this application. The flywheel that I have has the ring gear shoulder on the same side as the starter. This is the opposite of what is normal on a car setup. Does anyone know if this is the way it should be, or can I have an incorrect flywheel? Thanks in advance for any information you can share with me.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun May 31, 2009 9:54 pm

It uses the same flywheel as a car or truck ( with a standard trans ) the starter should not be able to push the ring gear off replace the ring gear and if makes you feel better you can have it tack welded in a few spots .

chietib · Post by **chietib** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:07 am

Thanks for the info. I wanted to tack weld but was concerned about balance. Everyone I've spoken with has said to tack it if It makes me feel better so that's what I'll do. Thanks again!

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:09 pm

I never have felt the need to tac one my self but know others that have with no isses . just do it in equel spots apart and keep the welds the same size you should be find . the ring gear should be heated before in stalling I have used a oven before (dont heat the fly wheel )

chietib · Post by **chietib** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:20 pm

Thanks for all your help.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:55 pm

Welcome

talunn · Post by **talunn** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:30 am

electric dep fryers also work well for heatiing.

chietib · Post by **chietib** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 2:43 pm

I used my gas grill with the lid closed, it worked really well. Thanks again for the welcome and the replies.