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(@m-patterson56)
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Does anyone know of a source for flywheel ring gears for the '34 to '54s?


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 10:10 am
(@tallent-r)
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I do, but they're not cheap:

1934-1940 all 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder models with 134 tooth gear, $135. VAPCO, http://www.vapinc.com/flywheelringgears/main.html

You could probably do much better in a used gear, by contacting some of the Hudson vendors listed in the WTN classifieds. Undoubtedly there are some good used flywheels out there, complete with their ring gears.


 
Posted : 19/11/2012 4:09 am
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I've tried them in the past but they wer closing out the supply (had 2 left back then) so, unless they had another run produced, they don't have them. We'll see if they return my call. I have little luck with that.
$135 is fair if you need one.
Most used ones, particularly on the six, can be simply removed and rotated 60 degrees to expose a relatively unworn set of teeth in the initial engagement area. The eights have a much narrower set of un-bashed teeth, so it's less worth it. The particular Eight I'm working on had been "converted" to 12 V, which takes a nasty toll on the ring gear.
Maybe I'll just make my own. All ya gotta do is.........
Frank


 
Posted : 19/11/2012 6:08 am
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I must eat my words.......again. They eventually called and do have them, and just in time.....I was about to make one.


 
Posted : 21/11/2012 5:25 am
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Remember they only go on one way. There is a very small lip that fits the small area on the flywheel, and goes on by the back side of the flywheel. That's the clutch facing. Walt.


 
Posted : 31/01/2013 6:13 am

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