If It Can Go Wrong One in a Million It Will Happen To ME.

[71RR]

I have just found out that my crank shaft has 8 bolts in the rear flange. I am, or was, pulling out a 727 and putting in a Brewers 4 speed. Their flywheel, as with all others I am told, only have 6. Anyone know what the deal might be with the crank? Industrial engine, stroked freak motor, built on a monday and they just decided to put 8 in this one. If anyone has a solution, or knows where I can get an 8 bolt flywheel that will work with the rest of the 4 speed, please let me know. The motor is, or was supose to be, a 426 wedge that I bought already built. Any help appreciated.

 

[moparmarks]

Early 413's 58-62? had a 8 bolt flange. Different than the 8-bolt Hemi flange though.

 

[68sportsatelliteragtop]

Is the crank drilled for a pilot bushing?

 

[RustyRatRod]

"Stroked freak motor". What the hell is that exactly? If you want help, some real specifics instead of made up stuff will be more helpful. It's entirely possible you have a 413 or at the very least a 413 crankshaft. I've never seen an industrial 426. Maybe some block numbers.

 

[71RR]

Yes, it is drilled and the pilot bushing Brewers sent will fit the hole. I just talked to Mcleods and they said that I have a real hemi crank. The block I know is a 426. They do offer a steel 8 bolt f wheel to solve my problem. But, if there are 2 8bolt patterns, and one is more bastard than the other, guess which one I will have!:angryfire:

 

[RustyRatRod]

There are more than 2 8 bolt patterns and more than two flange types. How they know you have a "real hemi crank" is beyond me without any forging numbers. I would want to be dead sure.

 

[71RR]

Rusty, you are taking this too serious, nothing that throwing money at it wont eventually solve. Been doing it for a long time now, and still married.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Ok. Knock it out boy. Been through the same thing. Was trying to help. But I'll stop.

 

[moparmarks]

Agree, they just want to sell you a Hemi wheel. Good chance that its the early 413 crank. May still be a 426W block with a 413 crank.

 

[71RR]

I better sent measurement specs to Mcleod and make sure that I get the right one. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Hemi Rebel]

You could use your existing flex plate, trace the holes on a piece of paper and send them that to make sure they get the right one.