Re: [Amc-list] Flexplate & Mini-Starter Questions for 727 auto

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I'm not so sure I understand why you think a stock plate will break???
I have driven and worked on AMC's since I was 10-12 years old and I can probably count the number of flexplates I have replaced on both hands...

Oh, yeah, I'm 46 years old and was a dealer tech from 80-90 at AMC/Jeep dealers.
My dad is a mechanic at Tewells in Uniontown, Pa an ex AMC Rambler dealer since 1954.

I'm not saying an SFI plate is a bad idea but for street Jeep. saying he definitly needs one is a little extreme.

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
" Chronic Pain Hurts"

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From: Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> You definitly do NOT want a stock flexplate, It will break! . If I were doing it 
> I would get the SFI 727 flexplate from Maddogracing.com on Ebay it cost about 
> the same, Then just take the balance weight off it. Your machine shop can make 
> sure it is neutral balanced. Then you will have no problem using the Mini 
> Starter. BTW I got my mini starter from Alterstart in TX. On ebat for 139.00 
>    Davis 
> 
> Greg Taylor <amundaza@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>   I am planning to buy a 6-cylinder flexplate for the neutral-balance build on 
> the 304 stroker motor. This will be replacing the weighted flexplate for my 1989 
> Grand Wagoneer's current 360.
> 
> I have researched the various flexplates at www.partsamerica.com for a 1989 GW 
> (360, weighted) a 1989 YJ (258 non-weighted) and a 1980 GW (258 non-weighted). 
> They all are the same diameter, same tooth count and pitch. The 1980 258 unit is 
> about $20 less than the 1989 258 unit (YJ).
> 
> I would like to run a high torque mini starter, in place of the stock Chrysler 
> "mini-starter", since I'll be pushing 10:1 compression with the stroker. I had 
> talked with a guy on Ebay (happens to live not far from my work), who sells 
> Mini-starters and he said that the mini-starter would not work with my 
> 1988+newer GW 727.
> 
> Is there something different about the 1988+newer trannies or flexplates, that 
> would prohibit the use of the mini-starter? Are the bolt holes different in the 
> tranny and/or starter?
> 
> Could I run the 1980 258 flex plate and then use the high-torque mini starter?
> 
> Is the stock Chrysler 'mini starter' strong enough to handle 10:1 and should I 
> just stick with it? Please keep in mind that I still have to swap from a 360 
> flex plate, to a neutrally balanced (no weight) 258 flexplate for my stroker 
> build (it will be internally balanced).
> 
> Also, the stock mini-starter has full power to it and then a supplemental 
> ignition wire that engages the starter. Could this be why a mini-starter won't 
> 'work'?
> 
> Thanks for the feedback, all!
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> Greg Taylor :) <><
> 
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