J&W Transmission's "THE WHEEL"

[Mooreboys]

Anyone else had problems with "THE WHEEL" flexplate? I found my flexplate ring gear attachment broken in 5 of the 6 welds holding the ring gear to the plate. The 6th weld was cracked. Luckly we found it before it turned into a buzz saw. I bought this flex plate based on its reputation as being a quality item, maybe you don't get what you pay for. What other flex plates are you guys running? I run a SBC with a Motown Block and CSR 2.5hp mini starter.

[Marv D]

Been using ATI flexplates until the SFI certification runs out,, never a problem. (knocks on wood)

[Hutch]

I would think JW would want to see that as it is an SFI piece. I would contact them and see if they need it back for inspection and would be good enough to supply you with another in the meantime.

Take care ,Hutch

[saintnik]

Hi Hutch,
How long does a flexplate sfi cert last from new, & does it vary between brands & materials? Does a re-cert last as long as the original or less?
Do they always have to go back to the original manufacturer for re-certification or can it be done by other sfi certifiers?
Thanks in advance,
Nik.

[danthefordman]

I have one and have been running it for years with no problem, however over on 460ford.com there have been several people who have had the same thing happen.

[MIKE G]

I HAD ONE CRACK IN 5 SPOTS ALSO. IT WAS THE THINNER ONE FOR A SBF AND I BOUGHT THE THICKER ONE AND HAVENT HAD ANY PROBLEMS SINCE

[Hutch]

Hi Hutch,
How long does a flexplate sfi cert last from new, & does it vary between brands & materials? Does a re-cert last as long as the original or less?
Do they always have to go back to the original manufacturer for re-certification or can it be done by other sfi certifiers?
Thanks in advance,
Nik.


Its 5 years and yes it has to be sent back to its original manufacturer.

Hutch

[1320]

I HAD ONE CRACK IN 5 SPOTS ALSO. IT WAS THE THINNER ONE FOR A SBF AND I BOUGHT THE THICKER ONE AND HAVENT HAD ANY PROBLEMS SINCE Do you use a jw bell housing also?