The partsman tells me that a '68 302 with a toploader could have either 157 or 164 tooth flywheels. The engine has been in the car for years (302) but the toploader (used) came with bellhousing and 157 tooth flywheel. Once assembled, for the past year it has started normally every few times, but then starter gear ground the flywheel gear a few times before starting normally again. I assumed that I installed the flywheel incorrectly,
Here is the question: since the car does start smoothly about half the time, does that prove the 157 tooth is the correct size flywheel? Would the 164 tooth larger flywheel prevented the starter from even mounting and engaging? Or should I have been running the 164-tooth flywheel all along?
Thanks.
Here is the question: since the car does start smoothly about half the time, does that prove the 157 tooth is the correct size flywheel? Would the 164 tooth larger flywheel prevented the starter from even mounting and engaging? Or should I have been running the 164-tooth flywheel all along?
Thanks.