On a 1957 Thunderbird 312, Fordomatic, is it possible to describe the flexplate installation in writing? I bought this car already taken apart and now I'm ready to install the rebuilt 312 and Fordomatic. I have the flexplate, 3 rings, and the bolts and want to be sure they are correctly installed. I am dropping the transmission and engine together as a unit but need to know the flexplate set up in order to mate them together.

I've checked all the usual Ford literature, shop manual, Fordomatic manual, etc, even the internet. The flexplate is just overlooked. The only illustration I can find is in the Parts Illustrated manual and it does not show much, no rings, or detail, its just part of the torque convertor exploded view.

This flexplate is the newer one piece version, not riveted.

Any help much appreciated. My direct email is jmrob@gci.net. if anyone has pictures handy.

Thanks, Mark, Alaska

Mark, Alaska

55 57 Thunderbirds