Thread: Flywheels
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Old May 22nd, 2018, 20:10   #6
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Originally Posted by petey View Post
Automatic transmissions don’t have a flywheel, there’s plenty enough weight in the torque converter to carry the rotation on past the power and compression spikes in the cycle. They do have a flex plate which permits the converter to float somewhat as well as provide a mount for the ring gear. It’s far more common to see tooth damage on a flex plate than ever it is on a flywheel, but it can happen.

Interesting, I'm more manual minded with fly and clutch. ..not used to working on autos.

Has anyone experienced this with missing teeth?

How easy would it be to replace?
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