balancer, flywheel issues on 5.0
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balancer, flywheel issues on 5.0
Reaching out to anyone who might know what the best solution is to changing out a tired 302 with a junkyard 5 litre. The dilema is that I know the newer engine carries a 50 oz. balancer compared to my existing 28 oz., my question is; I kind of want to keep my alternator/crank/water pump pulleys in the same orientation, is this possible with a different balancer? and second; the car currently has a top-loader 4 speed, would my original clutch/pressure plate/flywheel bolt up to the newer motor with no issues? any insight would be appreciated.
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the only difference between the old clutch assembly and new is that the older model assembly (depending on the year)is a 10 inch clutch and flywheel the newer models are a 10.5inch but you will need 50oz flywheel to match the balancer and with the new balancer you can reuse your accessories
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oh..I see. So i will have to get a 5.0 flywheel(which didn't come with the motor) and a clutch/pressure plate to go along with it? I wonder if the toploader input shaft will be compatable after everything is changed?
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