major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

[delsol]

as you guys have been following my story. the shop fixing my boat is the worst. hopefully i was wrong. would not matter anyway but. i got a call that they started my engine up . was makin noise . they said they thought it was my new starter. so owner said guess whats the only part that i did not replace that was bad????? teeth started breaking off the flywheel...well i think they did not put the starter in properly.
i live in a big city
he said 14 1/4 " flywheel i piece rear seal. anyone have any idea where i can get one at early thursday?????
thanks
bob

 

[Coors]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

Others need to answer this, hold on until they come in, but it seems that your techs blame everything on you, instead of having any knowledge.

 

[Bondo]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

The Ring Gear is What you Need,..... Not a Complete Flywheel.......
You can Buy 1 at Any Auto Parts Store,..... Chevy only uses 2 diferent 1s... The 14" you need,+ a 12".......

The Ring Gear is driven Off with a Punch,+ the New Ring Gear is Heated in an Oven to about 400*,+ Dropped onto the cold Flywheel..........

Then the Flywheel Assembley is reinstalled on the motor........

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

The Ring Gear is What you Need,..... Not a Complete Flywheel.......
You can Buy 1 at Any Auto Parts Store,..... Chevy only uses 2 different 1s... The 14" you need,+ a 12".......

The Ring Gear is driven Off with a Punch,+ the New Ring Gear is Heated in an Oven to about 400*,+ Dropped onto the cold Flywheel..........

Then the Flywheel Assembly is reinstalled on the motor........

'course the drive and engine nave to be pulled to do that.

 

[delsol]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

QSTFW-1PC14 Flywheel, 14", Small Block GM with 1-piece rear main seal 14" Flywheel fits 5.0L & 5.7L GM V8 with 1-piece rear main seal (1987 & newer)
Not for Top Mounted Starter


bondo can i not just buy this. this is from ebasic power boat parts????
this guy really screwed me as this flywheel was solid as a rock...
please help as i hope to get one in the am. and make him pull motor and get in back sat,,, so i can get rid of him. my only other choice is to sue him..and i am not going to wait for that.
bob

 

[delsol]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

bondo vcan it be more simple as you confused me and this mechanic and shop owner was confused at hello...
i told the one mechanic 5 months is a crime. he said he seen longer times . i said what country was that in north pole..i had to stop because he was only a mechanic and not the owner. and to stupid to understand that a longblock swap dont take 5 months with a small amount of xtra work. he seems to think 1.84 gears ok too....waste of fresh air
bob/philly

 

[Bondo]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

QSTFW-1PC14 Flywheel, 14", Small Block GM with 1-piece rear main seal 14" Flywheel fits 5.0L & 5.7L GM V8 with 1-piece rear main seal (1987 & newer)
Not for Top Mounted Starter


bondo can i not just buy this. this is from ebasic power boat parts????

Ayuh,.... I guess you Could,....... But WHY,..??..??.....

Like I said before,....... All you need is the Ring Gear.......

NAPA will sell you 1 Tomorrow.......... About $20. or $30.00.........

 

[delsol]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

bondo do you think this guy wil be able to do this




The Ring Gear is What you Need,..... Not a Complete Flywheel.......
You can Buy 1 at Any Auto Parts Store,..... Chevy only uses 2 diferent 1s... The 14" you need,+ a 12".......

The Ring Gear is driven Off with a Punch,+ the New Ring Gear is Heated in an Oven to about 400*,+ Dropped onto the cold Flywheel..........

 

[Don S]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

Those ring gears don't even have to go in an oven. I use an oxy/act torch and evenly heat around the ring gear till it gets around 400 to 500 degrees. (you could even use a propane torch if you have plenty of time) It's not an exact science, then quickly pick it up and drop it over the flywheel till it sits on the lip and let it cool.
I suspect even YOUR mechanic could do it, but from what I have heard so far, I wouldn't put money on it.

 

[bjcsc]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

Wow Bob...I feel bad for you...these guys have really given you the runaround. I feel the same way Don does about their competence regarding the ring gear. What a nightmare...I look forward to the day you report that you're back on the water...hang in there...

 

[delsol]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

thanks guys i will call around in the am to get a flywheel as these guys need help putting in spark plugs...i just cannot risk it as the owner is so stupid that he told me to get a 14 1/4 " flywheel. he does not have a clue what you guys are talking about. i do. and if old flywheel was out i would take it some where and tell the nut it was put in by a pro after foolling your guys instruction's
bob/p

 

[delsol]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

bjcsc
I WILL HANG IN THERE. its thought but , we all see things different...
my senior citizen who run's the marina part time 2 guys best friends for 30+ years and nabors. treat me great. well my marina is getting a total new ramps and docks. i called to say hello to my buddy jim and he was telling me about the good things that are going on with the workers as the army cor of eng. shut them down a while ago..and he dropped the bomb on me his grandson who is 21 , just got a great job. and nice girlfriend and was driving home from a night at a/c casino . driving with cruise on and fell asleep at the wheel . died on inpact...so i got to say people have it harder then we do. so i will hang in thier
bob/philly

 

[Bondo]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

Just show up with a Ring Gear,+ when they flop the Flywheel on the shop floor,.......

Show them How to Change it.................

 

[Don S]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

Just show up with a Ring Gear,+ when they flop the Flywheel on the shop floor,.......

Show them How to Change it.................

Better yet, have them remove the flywheel, you pick it up, take it home, install the new ring gear, then take it back to them and tell them to put it on and don't screw it up again or your attorney will be the next thing (after the flywheel) that you bring back to their shop.

 

[delsol]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

Better yet, have them remove the flywheel, you pick it up, take it home, install the new ring gear, then take it back to them and tell them to put it on and don't screw it up again or your attorney will be the next thing (after the flywheel) that you bring back to their shop.
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don that makes a lot of sense. but i just want it out of there . the shop is 15 miles from home i have lost big $$$ in gas and time..i am going to call him in the am and ask him does he know about changing just the ring. if he says no. my next question will be if i bring you a complete flywheel when will i get the boat back if he says sat. then i will buy one. if he says next week. i will tell him i got a pro guy who will install the ring after he gives me the flywheel.
bob

 

[SuperNova]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

You know, judging from what you've said about this shop, I have one question. Did yu actually go over and hear this "noise" for yourself, or are you taking their (in my mind questionable) word for it? If you didn't hear it yourself, might this not be just another run-around? Just my cynical 2 cents
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Stan

 

[Robj]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

Get the flywheel, if you are unsure how to replace the ring gear I would take it to a machine shop to install. Then take it to the dude to install it onto your motor. I would not trust this shop you are using to install a new ring gear onto your flywheel. Sounds like they would even mess that up.

Good luck

Rob.

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

Well Bob I'm sorry but I have to throw this in but, I can't say I've seen a ring gear fail that was not caused by another underlying problem. Possibly hydrolocked engine, starter left loose or installed incorrectly, faulty starter, or outdrive locked up. If it spit teeth out there is a reason for it.

 

[delsol]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

starter left loose or installed incorrectly, faulty starter, or outdrive locked up. If it spit teeth out there is a reason for it.
reel-poor i agree.
the shop owner said later in the day after i left. guess what i replaced everything but the flywheel and the teeth are falling off...he instaleed it wrong. i would bet
bob

 

[delsol]

Re: major help needed 5.7 89 flywheel broke

i really am glad i have the support of this great forum as i am a philly guy. and most philly guys would have been in jail 2 months ago..i am 45 and getting mellow
bob