Big Block 440 Flexplate Install

[rr4406pak]

Installing flexplate on a 440 build. Just checking here:
-Is the orientation correct?
-What is the torque spec?
-Do I need to tighten these in a star pattern?
-Is red or blue loctite needed?
Thanks.

Bonus questions:
-What torque spec for the bolts that connect the torque convertor to the flexplate?
-Torque specs for the transmission to the engine block?

 

[Daves69]

It shouldn't fit the "wrong" way. 1 bolt is offset.
A small spot of red should be fine.
Good idea to cross tighten things

FSM free download..........

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[Professor Fate]

Yep, it only fits one way.
Loctite is a good idea.
All the torque specs for the entire car are in the FSM.
If you don't have one, stop right where you are until you do get one.

 

[rr4406pak]

It shouldn't fit the "wrong" way. 1 bolt is offset.
A small spot of red should be fine.
Good idea to cross tighten things

FSM free download..........

http://[URL]https://mymopar.com/service-manuals/

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Was wondering if I had the dish or indent facing the correct way.

 

[Daves69]

Was wondering if I had the dish or indent facing the correct way.

Picture looks just F&D!

 

[Professor Fate]

Was wondering if I had the dish or indent facing the correct way.

As said, it won't fit the other way- holes won't line up.

 

[Vertex_Jeff]

When you go to bolt the converter to the flex plate, you wont be able to get a ratchet and socket in there. You will most likely have to use a box end wrench. Just FYI - torque to where your elbow is ready to give out,. and that should equate to tight enough........

 

[BSB67]

Just FYI - torque to where your elbow is ready to give out,. and that should equate to tight enough........

Not sure that’s good advice. Most converter to flex plate bolts are 5/16”. They’ll strip pretty easily IMO.

 

[rr4406pak]

Strange that you can’t fit a socket on there.
How would the factory torque them then?

Do you use loctite on those bolts?