Re: [MV] M-1009 flex plate problems

From: derek (minimade@att.net)
Date: Wed Jul 07 2004 - 03:27:47 PDT


"The Diesel Page" had an article on heavy duty flex plate. They also have
articles on more power from 6.2l, adding a turbo, or overdrive,....etc. You
might have to search their archieves. link:
http://www.62-65-dieselpage.com/new.htm
       Derek
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed Kirkley" <mojoedd@bellsouth.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 9:12 PM
Subject: [MV] M-1009 flex plate problems

> Hi Guys,
>
> My M-1009 is starting to worry me. I had the transmission rebuilt with
new
> parts. I ran it to and from work a couple of times, nothing rough at all.
> I drove around the area several times, again no rough stuff. I started
> hearing noises coming from the flex plate area and found the cover bent
and
> cracked. I installed a used but in great shape cover that I bought from a
> very nice gentleman named Robert on this list, (thank you again Sir), but
> the noise was still there. I pulled the cover back off and found that the
> flex plate, (fly wheel), has started to crack just like the other one did!
>
> Any ideas as to the cause of this cracking? The durn thing is coming
apart
> on me again just like the last time two rebuilds ago.
>
> Any help and/or ideas would be most appreciated!
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Ed
>
>
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