Mr.Jimmy said:ok guys, yes i left it there cuz i dont have the money for a new one yet and i also want to replace the tc at the same time while the tranny is down cuz i use my jimmy as main transportation. I know its a bad deal but sometimes you have to play a sh**ty hand. You guys are a great help, its nice to finally have someone on my side with this truck. My wife, family, and friends tell me to buy a newer truck, but i love the one i got. plus its paid for!
You didn't have the money you shouldn't have put it together because you are tearing up other parts now and it may cost you a lot more then the plate. You may have damaged the converter and the statorshaft and the bushing in the pump and and and and.
Flex plates are cheap! between $50-80 for stock applications.
www.summitracing.com keyword Flexplate (probably SUM-G100SFI ). Also get a new seal for the transmission and the new bronze bushing that goes under it if it looks at all worn.
Beating a harmonic on ruins the thrust bearings. If you start having weak oil pressure at idle...that's why.
Don't try using the bolt to pull one on either. it will strip the threads out of the crank. Get the tool for Kragen or Vato Zone.