Partially Attach Flywheel

go.stfu · 10-09-2007, 04:51 PM

Is it safe to attach the TC to the flywheel by only 5 of the six bolts for a 15 minute test to see if the engine is working?

One of the holes on the flywheel was bent by a screwdriver holding the wheel in place.

In a week I'll have a new flywheel but the engine must be tested in the next couple of days.

Thanks for the info.

86SupraMan · 10-10-2007, 06:22 AM

Ehhh... i dont think 5/6 bolts is safe, it wouldnt have the same pressure all around, which would make it uneven and possibly dangerous, IMO.

best to get a 3rd opinion here.

btwilson86 · 10-10-2007, 04:13 PM

I'd agree... The 6 bolts would keep the torque converter flush against the flywheel. With only 5 of them, you run the risk of something flexing, and probably causing some damage.

go.stfu · 10-10-2007, 08:09 PM

Went and grabbed one off of ebay -- decided the risk probably wasn't worth it.

twerb089 · 10-11-2007, 03:49 AM

i dont see what the big deal is if your just going to start it and let it idle... flex plate should not be moving that much at lower rpm

86SupraMan · 10-11-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by twerb089

i dont see what the big deal is if your just going to start it and let it idle... flex plate should not be moving that much at lower rpm

the big deal is that if your flywheel isnt properly attached, even it it doesnt move that much, it still runs the risk of wobbling and you REALLY dont want that because it will just cause needless damage to your vehicle, its like... trying to drive with 3 wheels on your car. you CAN do it, it just isnt Safe/good for your car.

10-09-2007, 04:51 PM	#1
go.stfu 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 80	Partially Attach Flywheel Is it safe to attach the TC to the flywheel by only 5 of the six bolts for a 15 minute test to see if the engine is working? One of the holes on the flywheel was bent by a screwdriver holding the wheel in place. In a week I'll have a new flywheel but the engine must be tested in the next couple of days. Thanks for the info. __________________ 1985 manual (r.i.p) -- 1989 automatic (new) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2635827

10-10-2007, 06:22 AM	#2
86SupraMan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 58	Ehhh... i dont think 5/6 bolts is safe, it wouldnt have the same pressure all around, which would make it uneven and possibly dangerous, IMO. best to get a 3rd opinion here. __________________ 86.5 Toyota Supra ((Current Mods)) : -Slotted/Crossdrilled Rotors -K&N Filtercharger -H4 Projection light Conversion -Magnaflow Catback Exhaust -=Mods to do=- : -Rust Repair -Bodykit -Paintjob -Engine work -Suspension -Wheels -Intake (Semi-Done) -Exhaust

10-10-2007, 04:13 PM	#3
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	I'd agree... The 6 bolts would keep the torque converter flush against the flywheel. With only 5 of them, you run the risk of something flexing, and probably causing some damage. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

10-10-2007, 08:09 PM	#4
go.stfu 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 80	Went and grabbed one off of ebay -- decided the risk probably wasn't worth it. __________________ 1985 manual (r.i.p) -- 1989 automatic (new) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2635827

10-11-2007, 03:49 AM	#5
twerb089 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2007 Location: santa barbara Posts: 56	i dont see what the big deal is if your just going to start it and let it idle... flex plate should not be moving that much at lower rpm __________________ 1989 supra turbo automatic soon to become a manual K&N, megan dp, gutted cat, 2 1/2" magnaflow cat back NA intake cam, shimmed actuator no A/C or P/S, therefore no ac condensor, compressor and no ps pump or resivior. gutted interior, 4 tweeters, 2 kicker 12"s powered by an MTX 400W 350rms and an audiobahn 400W 300rms

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