3000 stall torque converter

stanger8172 · 11-25-2000, 12:36 AM

I have an '86 5.0 convertible that i want to use a C-4 with. The 3000 stall that I got separately came with directions to buy all these new parts, which I have but the starter will not hit the flywheel close enough to hit the flywheel. I tried tons of starters so do I have to just get a different flywheel?

mustangII460 · 11-27-2000, 02:02 AM

Hang on,hope this does not confuse us.

Ford made two flexplates,a 157 tooth and a 164 tooth wheel. Maybe the larger will work for you.

Make sure which ever plate is used it is balanced at 50 onces,which is the correct balance for your motor. A 50 oz weight will cover 3/4 of the plate. The older is about have as much looking. Pre-80's-28.2oz//Post-80's-50oz.

I ran into the oposite once. The plate I had was too big. Early C-4's had a smaller bellhousing.

Hope this helped. MII

11-25-2000, 12:36 AM	#1
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	3000 stall torque converter I have an '86 5.0 convertible that i want to use a C-4 with. The 3000 stall that I got separately came with directions to buy all these new parts, which I have but the starter will not hit the flywheel close enough to hit the flywheel. I tried tons of starters so do I have to just get a different flywheel?

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11-27-2000, 02:02 AM	#2
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Hang on,hope this does not confuse us. Ford made two flexplates,a 157 tooth and a 164 tooth wheel. Maybe the larger will work for you. Make sure which ever plate is used it is balanced at 50 onces,which is the correct balance for your motor. A 50 oz weight will cover 3/4 of the plate. The older is about have as much looking. Pre-80's-28.2oz//Post-80's-50oz. I ran into the oposite once. The plate I had was too big. Early C-4's had a smaller bellhousing. Hope this helped. MII