As to the flex-plate being in backwards;
Theres no indication in this thread that he has an aftermarket plate .
Have you ever tried installing a factory plate reversed?
It would be difficult enough to get it on the crank,but I suppose it could be done.But a person would have to be very un-mechanically-inclined to not recognize it as being very wrong.With the center-hole being swedged,the plate would stand proud of the crankflange, and when tightened down, would do un-natural things.And IIRC the plate is offset away from the TC, so if reversed would drive the Lugs towards the TC, increasing pump engagement/reducing the TC clearance.
Am I wrong?
