Flexplate issues ??? help please

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Jun 7, 2013 | 08:51 PM

superstreeter

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Flexplate issues ??? help please

Im running a LQ4 in an older chevy with a powerglide,,Ive put 2 different hughes flexplates in already,,1st one had the wrong bolt pattern to match the converter (# HP4004X) the 2nd one I have in now, fits the convertor but Ive got issues with the stock starter going in,,no matter were I shim it (which I have to cause it hits the starter drive ) It makes a horrible noise when engaging, and wont kick out till I rev it around 1500 rpm . Ive got about .200 of shim in it now..part # HP4004X-EBP. Has anyone come across this problem, or have any ideas ???

Jun 7, 2013 | 09:21 PM

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Hughes stuff is junk from my experience.

I use TCI.

Jun 8, 2013 | 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by superstreeter

Go back to the first flex plate and use a dremel tool on the convertor bolt holes so they match. Thousands of people have done it that way and it doesn't hurt a thing.

Jun 8, 2013 | 07:31 AM