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Feb 9, 2008 | 01:52 PM

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cranking engine w/o flywheel on..

if i crank my engine without the flywheel and transmission hooked up, what will happen? i want to check if my rear mains gonna leak b4 i bolt everything back up... thanks.
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Feb 9, 2008 | 01:57 PM

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starter turns the flywheel to start the engine. it won't turn over

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Feb 9, 2008 | 02:36 PM

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let me change my idea, can i just bolt up the old flywheel, and see if it leaks? without bolting up the clutch pressure plate or bellhousing?

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Feb 9, 2008 | 05:54 PM

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It wont hurt anything...you might have some vibrations so I wouldnt let it run long, and be sure to stay the hell away from the flywheel when its running.

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Feb 9, 2008 | 07:20 PM

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i crunk it up and let it run for like 30 seconds to a minute, no leaks after i took the flywheel off, good sign right? lol

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Feb 9, 2008 | 10:12 PM

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oil is gonna thin out as it gets up to temp but i'd say you're good.

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