Flywheel?

[Traxxas]

Hello, Im new to these forums and i have this problem with my 428 cobra jet...
Im restoreing a 59 Thunderbird and it came with a 1968 428 cobrajet and when it warms up, there is this little tick, Its the flywheel hitting on somthing in there, the flywheel was off the thunderbird originally and thats the problem, ware would i find the number for the right flywheel? And/Or would i find one?

Thanks guys!

[Michael C Henry]

You're talking about an automatic flywheel ? The 428 was introduced in 1966 so was the C6 automatic transmission .1966 was the year they changed the starters and the number of teeth on the flywheels. I bought a 63 1/2 gallaxey with 428 and Cruis-O-Matic I had to replace the 428 right off the bat. Later i replaced the Cruis-O-Matic with a C6.That change required an off the shelf flywheel but a new custom made rear cross member. The 428 requires a n offset weighted flywheel. If your current flywheel has been adapted to a 428 the weights should be visable.Perhaps the home made weights are hitting something. To start off, which transmission are you using?

[Traxxas]

Its a automatic with a Cruis-O-Matic, Oh and hey, I live in Everett, hi neighbor.

[Michael C Henry]

I left all of that stuff in Iowa in 75.Sounds like you my be able to buy the correct flywheel it was a production line item.Which starter are you running?The newer one (66 or later) is short with a lump.Or even a smaller hi torque gear reduction starter?

[Traxxas]

Uhh, the old ford one used, the 3 bolt one with a lump. Also is there online shop that specializes in cobra engine parts?

Thanks again

[Traxxas]

Bump, sorry, I'm kinda in a hurry, and I still cant find a flux plate.

[trularin]

Try ebay for the flex plate. But know what you are buying.