Was Balancing Question...now some other questions, Questions are last post, hilfe bitte. Options

[stephenaki]

OK, I have a tendency to move faster than I think, amazing I got this far in life. I was reading the assembly procedures for the clutch and clutch pressure plate, as I read it talked about marking the position of the pressure plate in relation to the flywheel in order to maintain the balance. DAMNIT! Yup you guessed it I didn't do that. Primarily because I haven't had to do it with the standard block engines I have worked on before.

So, is there a way to remedy this mistake or am I just kinda hosed and, how much of a difference will it make since the rest of the motor was balanced?

[SLITS]

The question of balancing the clutch assembly with the flywheel is a matter of vibration. For the street, I would imagine that a little out would a not be a great problem. Little vibration, maybe not as smooth idle.

If severe, it would put excessive wear on bearings, maybe more crank flex and possibly wear of the pilot bearing / transmission input bearing.

From observation, the Type four is internally balanced. The means you can have individual parts "zero balanced" and bolt them together and have a balanced engine.

On a high rpm engine, balance is critical for smooth running, ability to reach the rpm desired, minimize crankflex and make power.

That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it unless I get beat up by one of three individuals.

Also, I believe the factory put a slash mark in the outer diameter of the flywheel. This, when aligned the split in the case, is TDC. The factory would have balanced it and lined up the mark with the split. This should align the "O" or TDC marking on the belt pulley on the impeller.

Oil strainer, I want to say 15 in/lbs of torque. 1/4 drive socket ... about 1/4 turn after nut, washer, plate contact to case would be my guess,

Endplay can be set anytime you have access to the flywheel. Easier when you build it, but doable with the engine in the car.

[stephenaki]

The question of balancing the clutch assembly with the flywheel is a matter of vibration. For the street, I would imagine that a little out would a not be a great problem. Little vibration, maybe not as smooth idle.

If severe, it would put excessive wear on bearings, maybe more crank flex and possibly wear of the pilot bearing / transmission input bearing.

From observation, the Type four is internally balanced. The means you can have individual parts "zero balanced" and bolt them together and have a balanced engine.

On a high rpm engine, balance is critical for smooth running, ability to reach the rpm desired, minimize crankflex and make power.

That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it unless I get beat up by one of three individuals.

Also, I believe the factory put a slash mark in the outer diameter of the flywheel. This, when aligned the split in the case, is TDC. The factory would have balanced it and lined up the mark with the split. This should align the "O" or TDC marking on the belt pulley on the impeller.

Oil strainer, I want to say 15 in/lbs of torque. 1/4 drive socket ... about 1/4 turn after nut, washer, plate contact to case would be my guess,

Endplay can be set anytime you have access to the flywheel. Easier when you build it, but doable with the engine in the car.

Didn't see a slash mark but what I did have pointed out to me by the tech at Boxster was a small hole for a guide pin that lines up with my flywheel. It was missing and after going home, I found it on the old crank. Pulled it out and put it in the new crank and it lines the flywheel up just right. I would assume this would do the same as a 'slash' mark. I will take the time to inspect the PP better and see if there is anything similar in nature that would indicate that it can only go back on one way.

I am learning quite a lot with this motor and it makes my MG motor's look like child's play. I can't thank everyone enough for all the help and feedback as it has been tremendous in helping me along with this process. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)