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    Need ICE Transmission Flex Plate OEM Supplier

    I am designing a new engine/generator set and want to use an automatic transmission style flex plate. I have been unable to locate OEM suppliers of this item. Struck out with traditional coupling suppliers. Have tried to get the suppliers through aftermarket suppliers and hit a brick wall...
  2. djtim

    Need ICE Transmission Flex Plate OEM Supplier

    I am designing a new engine/generator set and want to use an automatic transmission style flex plate. I have been unable to locate OEM suppliers of this item. Struck out with traditional coupling suppliers. Have tried to get the suppliers through aftermarket suppliers and hit a brick wall...
  3. djtim

    Checking Bolt Torque

    The gist of what has been written is correct. I will add a further complication for you. With the usual caveat (the design of the specific joint) many joints will go through a relaxation so that the load you created by the original tightening of the bolt will be reduced at some time later...

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