153 and 168 tooth flywheel difference? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

the-wreck · 01-30-2003, 07:54 AM

Hi All
On a smallblock chevy w/AT what is the diffence in application from these two flexplates? Can you use either but use two different starters? If so, which starter would you use for what. Thanks

bobs409 · 01-30-2003, 09:23 AM

168 tooth flywheel is 14" in diameter and the 153 is 13".

Which one you use depends upon your starter bolts. If the bolts are staggered, use the 168, if the bolts are straight across from one another, use the 153.

the-wreck · 01-30-2003, 09:46 AM

Thank you for the info. I realy needed it. This board is great!

bmg · 01-30-2003, 11:03 AM

on the above which stater do you use with each flywheel....do you have part #'s or model numbers. I have a problem where my stater is 1/16" into the flywheel and skips on occasion and if i shim it takes it too far out.

crazy longhorn · 01-30-2003, 11:14 AM

bmg, Bobs 409 posted that info, but 168 t takes a staggered pattern on th e starter. the 153 t takes a straight pattern. If you have them mixed(small flex plate,& staggered pattern starter)....I doubt that the drive on the starter would even touch the flexplate. I beleive that a lot of the problems are due to the machining on the bottom of the block, & starter housing as well(factory tolorences). I have seen many smallblocks that needed 3-5 shims under the outside bolt only to get them close enough to the flexplate. For a quick check, a 1/8" rod should slide tween the OD of the flexplate,& the armature shaft of the starter(not loose, but not tight). If its too loose, shim the outer bolt only. if its too tight, shim under both bolts to bring it to spec. Good luck.....crazyL

GloryHound · 01-30-2003, 05:17 PM

I prefer 168 since I believe you get more torque to get the engine spinning. But then again the engine does not spin as fast so which is truely better the world may never know!

01-30-2003, 07:54 AM	#1
the-wreck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: LI New York Posts: 159	153 and 168 tooth flywheel difference? Hi All On a smallblock chevy w/AT what is the diffence in application from these two flexplates? Can you use either but use two different starters? If so, which starter would you use for what. Thanks

01-30-2003, 09:23 AM	#2
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	168 tooth flywheel is 14" in diameter and the 153 is 13". Which one you use depends upon your starter bolts. If the bolts are staggered, use the 168, if the bolts are straight across from one another, use the 153. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

01-30-2003, 11:14 AM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	bmg, Bobs 409 posted that info, but 168 t takes a staggered pattern on th e starter. the 153 t takes a straight pattern. If you have them mixed(small flex plate,& staggered pattern starter)....I doubt that the drive on the starter would even touch the flexplate. I beleive that a lot of the problems are due to the machining on the bottom of the block, & starter housing as well(factory tolorences). I have seen many smallblocks that needed 3-5 shims under the outside bolt only to get them close enough to the flexplate. For a quick check, a 1/8" rod should slide tween the OD of the flexplate,& the armature shaft of the starter(not loose, but not tight). If its too loose, shim the outer bolt only. if its too tight, shim under both bolts to bring it to spec. Good luck.....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-30-2003, 09:46 AM	#3
the-wreck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: LI New York Posts: 159	Thank you for the info. I realy needed it. This board is great!

01-30-2003, 11:03 AM	#4
bmg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN USA Posts: 157	on the above which stater do you use with each flywheel....do you have part #'s or model numbers. I have a problem where my stater is 1/16" into the flywheel and skips on occasion and if i shim it takes it too far out.

01-30-2003, 05:17 PM	#6
GloryHound Working on a Nova. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ## Posts: 506	I prefer 168 since I believe you get more torque to get the engine spinning. But then again the engine does not spin as fast so which is truely better the world may never know!



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