ken666 Donating Members 140 Member For: 5y 3m 18d Posted 28/12/22 12:44 PM Share Posted 28/12/22 12:44 PM Hey guys, is there any other way to keep the bolts that hold the flywheel to crank tight.... without coming loose time after time? I've tried using a couple of different grade Loctite thread lockers (243, 263 and another brand of purple super duty) but everytime I put a socket on the bolts, I find that they are either loose or not quite as tight as they were torqued to. I'm using ARP 2000 series bolts and I have followed the manufacturer instructions to the tee. I know of people who actually put a tack weld on them and swear by it, but it's a little messy IMO, and would have to affect the balance of the motor (considering I spent a fortune on having everything balanced within a gram).. Please let me in on your secret, if you have one! Cheers Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjtrbo Bronze Donating Members 309 Member For: 13y 2m 30d Posted 28/12/22 02:06 PM Share Posted 28/12/22 02:06 PM There is a locking plate you can buy that goes around the bolts for $20 plus shipping. Flywheel/Flexplate Bolt Locking Plate for Ford Falcon EA EB ED EF EL AU BA BF FG 6-CYL (planetparts.com.au) Or if you're a tight arse and have a drill press, just tie wire the bastards like I did. If it's good enough for a helicopter, it should be fine for a barra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken666 Donating Members 140 Member For: 5y 3m 18d Posted 28/12/22 02:11 PM Author Share Posted 28/12/22 02:11 PM Nice, yeah I'm lazy at this end of the build! I will order a set immediately. I want to enjoy driving the car now, the build took almost 3 years.. It's depressing having a nice car that you can't drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat007 Member 234 Member For: 5y 7m 14d Posted 28/12/22 07:08 PM Share Posted 28/12/22 07:08 PM Get this. Problem solved. https://mackielecindustries.com.au/collections/ford-fgx-falcon/products/barra-flywheel-bolt-retainer-kit 8 hours ago, hjtrbo said: There is a locking plate you can buy that goes around the bolts for $20 plus shipping. Flywheel/Flexplate Bolt Locking Plate for Ford Falcon EA EB ED EF EL AU BA BF FG 6-CYL (planetparts.com.au) That locking plate only works with 6 sided bolts. It won't work with ARP 12 sided bolts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjtrbo Bronze Donating Members 309 Member For: 13y 2m 30d Posted 28/12/22 09:46 PM Share Posted 28/12/22 09:46 PM Gotchya. @ken666 drill press and tie wire for you. Or look at the atomic flex plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat007 Member 234 Member For: 5y 7m 14d Posted 28/12/22 11:56 PM Share Posted 28/12/22 11:56 PM A drill press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,116 Member For: 9y 2m 20d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 29/12/22 12:01 AM Share Posted 29/12/22 12:01 AM Flex plate is for auto, flywheel is for manual. Drill press is for doing tie wire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat007 Member 234 Member For: 5y 7m 14d Posted 29/12/22 12:09 AM Share Posted 29/12/22 12:09 AM A drill and pliers or vice will suffice? Just using it to twist the tie wire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjtrbo Bronze Donating Members 309 Member For: 13y 2m 30d Posted 29/12/22 02:20 AM Share Posted 29/12/22 02:20 AM It'll look like sh*t. Buy the proper pliers and stainless wire. 3rd gear sell them at a good price. And drilling into those case hardened bolts free hand will not be for the faint hearted. Reckon you'll get frustrated and give up. Drill press is a must in my opinion. https://www.thirdgear.com.au/6-Safety-Wire-Pliers https://www.thirdgear.com.au/stainless-steel-safety-lock-wire-15-m/ https://www.totaltools.com.au/114575-p-n-workshop-1-5-x-40mm-hss-tin-jobber-drill-bit-10-piece-166310591 https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-500w-16mm-drill-press-bdp-500_p0048826 https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-75mm-drill-press-vice_p5860161 https://www.bunnings.com.au/trojan-3mm-centre-punch_p5610241 https://www.bunnings.com.au/protector-clear-ultralite-wraparound-safety-glasses_p5814707 How much rear wheel killa bees you pitting out and what are you turning it to? And limiter bashing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken666 Donating Members 140 Member For: 5y 3m 18d Posted 29/12/22 06:39 AM Author Share Posted 29/12/22 06:39 AM I like the tabs and the ease of using them Simple remedy, probably more reliable than getting the holes drilled in the exact direction without first torquing to spec then removing and drilling (if you have a press...) Tabs can be manipulated to where you need them, ensuring things don't loosen of at all. Thanks for your thoughts and knowledge Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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