BP Flywheel and Festy Manual Transmission

[Powerstiva]

I just pulled a BP manual flywheel today because the BP engine that i bought was from an auto. The flywheel i got does not fit, what did i do wrong??? I am using a manual festy 5-speed that i bought from stainless1911

[Damkid]

Well since you actually posted this in the right section (for once) ill give you some help

You need to keep the matching flywheel to the trans, if your using the stock E series trans, you use the stock E series flywheel on the BP

[Powerstiva]

Ok, so i do not need the flywheel off of the BP??? But wont that throw the bearings out on the BP engine? or are they weighted appropiatly to prevent that?

[Damkid]

All flywheels are balanced from factory, so use the stock flywheel and you'll be fine

[Powerstiva]

ok, this is sounding better then. Will i need a different block plate then? Meaning currently the plate i have has the starter on the side while the tranny has the starter hole up top?

[Damkid]

Yes use the stock plate, but I can't remember if you gotta modify it slightly for the BP or not.... Mock it up and check it out to be certain

[kellen302]

I think using a stock E series on the BP requires a bit of grinding to make the axle geometry work, I believe you use the plate as a template, not sure though.

[Powerstiva]

ok, well im gonna head back up to the j.y. on monday to get that stuff then =/

[Damkid]

I think using a stock E series on the BP requires a bit of grinding to make the axle geometry work, I believe you use the plate as a template, not sure though.

Yes you are correct, since the stock axles do not use an intermediate shaft, the inner pass. side CV joint is (obviously) larger in diameter then an int. shaft that the BP came with from factory, so clearancing is required