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weights on torque converter- update ?? #303867 04/30/09 03:58 PM 04/30/09 03:58 PM
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beesting OP Still a member B Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 417 lisbon,ohio	If you change a 318 to a 360 but keep the 318 trans do you have to add weights to the converter to change the balance of the converter? I thought it just bolted up and go, but sounds like its off balance or maybe flywheel is cracked. thanks!! Last edited by beesting; 05/17/09 07:48 PM.

Re: weights on torque converter [Re: beesting] #303868 04/30/09 04:05 PM 04/30/09 04:05 PM
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MoparforLife Too Many Posts M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest	Yes the converter from a 318 must have weights welded to it to work on a 360 or a B&M flex plate for a 360. 360's are external balanced, 318 internal balanced.

Re: weights on torque converter [Re: MoparforLife] #303869 04/30/09 06:32 PM 04/30/09 06:32 PM
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Wedgeman pro stock W Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,522 Ste-Sophie, Quebec, Canada	Not a big thing to do 20$, instructions are in the box..very easy Daniel

Re: weights on torque converter [Re: Wedgeman] #303870 04/30/09 06:49 PM 04/30/09 06:49 PM
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NachoRT74 master Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,095 Valencia, España	answer is symply like counterweights with cast cranks, and non counterweight with forged cranks... no matter engine. With a Charger born in Chrysler assembly plant in Valencia, Venezuela

Re: weights on torque converter [Re: NachoRT74] #303871 04/30/09 07:12 PM 04/30/09 07:12 PM
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MoparforLife Too Many Posts M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest	Quote: answer is symply like counterweights with cast cranks, and non counterweight with forged cranks... no matter engine. Not quite true. 318 cast or forged are internal balance with no additional weights.

Re: weights on torque converter [Re: MoparforLife] #303872 04/30/09 07:46 PM 04/30/09 07:46 PM
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beesting OP Still a member B Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 417 lisbon,ohio	Thanks for the replys

Re: weights on torque converter [Re: Wedgeman] #303873 04/30/09 10:17 PM 04/30/09 10:17 PM
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Wedgeman pro stock W Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,522 Ste-Sophie, Quebec, Canada	Quote: Not a big thing to do 20$, instructions are in the box..very easy Daniel Just did mine last week......a snap!

Re: weights on torque converter - one more ? [Re: Wedgeman] #303874 05/01/09 11:38 PM 05/01/09 11:38 PM
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beesting OP Still a member B Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 417 lisbon,ohio	where did you get the kit at, ok 1 more - you do have to drop tranny to do it? thanks again!!

Re: weights on torque converter - one more ? [Re: beesting] #303875 05/02/09 02:59 AM 05/02/09 02:59 AM
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Wedgeman pro stock W Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,522 Ste-Sophie, Quebec, Canada	Mopar performance...P4120241 for non magnum 360 Yes you need to taqke the tranny out... Daniel

Re: weights on torque converter - one more ? [Re: Wedgeman] #303876 05/02/09 06:09 AM 05/02/09 06:09 AM
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beesting OP Still a member B Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 417 lisbon,ohio	thanks

Re: weights on torque converter - one more ? [Re: Wedgeman] #303877 05/02/09 12:09 PM 05/02/09 12:09 PM
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SANDYinNS Canada master Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,934 Nova Scotia Canada B2Y 1E4	Quote: Mopar performance...P4120241 for non magnum 360 Yes you need to taqke the tranny out... Daniel No you don't I'm a converter builder and saved lots of guys by doing it in the vehicle. All you have to do is figure out where the weight goes and weld it on IN the car. Id the converter has a drain plug it is real easy to figure out Sandy in Nova Scotia formerly drdodge340 68 coronet wagon, 68 formula s 340 fb barracuda-69 super bee-72 aussie charger-72 aussie vh dodge ute -76 feather duster-76 duster-77 street van - 98 ram 1500 SS/T-99 ram 1500-13 ram red express truck- 2015 hellcat challenger

Re: weights on torque converter - one more ? [Re: SANDYinNS Canada] #303878 05/02/09 05:06 PM 05/02/09 05:06 PM
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Wedgeman pro stock W Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,522 Ste-Sophie, Quebec, Canada	You are right, you can figure out where the offset bolt is by removing the shield and measuring as you turn the engine......then weld it where it goes..... Mine did not have a drain plug..... Daniel

Re: weights on torque converter - one more ? [Re: SANDYinNS Canada] #303879 05/02/09 05:23 PM 05/02/09 05:23 PM
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MoparforLife Too Many Posts M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest	Quote: Quote: Mopar performance...P4120241 for non magnum 360 Yes you need to taqke the tranny out... Daniel No you don't I'm a converter builder and saved lots of guys by doing it in the vehicle. All you have to do is figure out where the weight goes and weld it on IN the car. Id the converter has a drain plug it is real easy to figure out It isn't that bad to do when the converter is in the car. Simple if the converter has a drain plug.

Re: weights on torque converter - update ? [Re: MoparforLife] #303880 05/17/09 08:01 PM 05/17/09 08:01 PM
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beesting OP Still a member B Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 417 lisbon,ohio	ok my trans is a 904 and my brother had a flex plate from summit well i drop my tranny and take torque converter off here flex plate was finger loose all of the bolts i took off by hand ok my torque has thin weights on the outside of it the part that goes into the tranny not where it bolts to the flex plate . flex plate brother had was on a 727 here's ? would my old flex plate work with no noise if tighten right this time, since there is weights on converter or do i still need special flexplate and if do will brothers work? sorry so long THANKS

Re: weights on torque converter - update ? [Re: beesting] #303881 05/17/09 08:10 PM 05/17/09 08:10 PM
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420duster mopar 4 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 413 p.a.	Not to jump in but ,,,So can you use just a new flexplate ? Or torque converter weights too ? Thanks

Re: weights on torque converter - update ? [Re: 420duster] #303882 05/17/09 08:38 PM 05/17/09 08:38 PM
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MoparforLife Too Many Posts M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest	The thin weights on the transmission side are to finish balance (neutally) the converter. The external balance converters have larger wieghts on the engine side. Usually in the area of the drain (when so equiped).

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