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Old 11-02-2008, 07:04 AM
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may sound like a stupid question because they obviously need them but what purpose does the metal plase serve between the box and block??
Old 11-02-2008, 07:53 AM
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I would hazard a guess that it is to do with vibration.
When alloy and steel are together there might be a tendency for the alloy to get a bit worn if the par move even slightly in relation to each other, this could also lead to the alloy cracking around the bolt holes, just my theory.
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The other purpose is to sheild the flywheel between its back face and the block.

Im needing a st170 one and Ford dont have one...
there on back order with factory
how long - im told 3weeks-3months
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