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  1. masonmoa
    Ok, so I finally figured it out this morning. Turns out the right flex plate was the Z-117, and both my buddy and I had been trying to install it backwards. So stupid. But thank you for the help. Very much appreciated.
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    Ok, so I do believe I have the one Buick 225 V6 Dauntless with a one off crankshaft. Since my last post, I ordered 2 new flex plates, for a grand total of 8 that I’ve tried. I am 100% positive that I have a Dauntless, and none of the ones I’ve ordered have fit. I ordered a Z-117 and the center hole is too small and the bolt holes do not line up. The Z-111, for an even fire Buick V6, did fit the center hole, but bolt holes did not line up. I ordered a Z-145 for a Buick 252 V6 and center hole fit, but bolt pattern did not line up. I’ve tried a flex plate for a Buick 300 V8, and center hole fit, but bolt holes did not line up. If you’ve any other ideas, please do share because even after spending thousands on a rebuild and parts, I’m at the point where I’m considering buying a different motor.
  3. masonmoa
    Thank you sir. Yes, I'm using the original damper/pulley. I just ordered a Z117 flex plate and will report back once I get it. I have one question for you though. The one possibility I came up with is this: Is there any possibility the Dauntless had one crankshaft for manual and another for automatic? That's the only explanation I can come up with for why the 5 different flex plates that are for a 225 Dauntless don't work.
  4. masonmoa
    Thank you for the response. I do appreciate it. Unfortunately, I've already ordered the flex plate advertised on Jeepsterman and it did not fit. The one from PartsMike is not in stock. We've ordered 3 different flex plates from TA Performance as well, and none fit. Novak informed me that I need the ATP Z-117 flex plate for my application. I just ordered one, but will not get it for a few days before I can check if it fits. Thanks again.
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    This is a hail mary post. Praying somebody can help me with this. I've got a Buick 225 Dauntless out of a 67 CJ5 I inherited. Wife's uncle bought the CJ brand new off the lot. Had the motor rebuilt and am trying to mate it to a 700r4 tranny. I have gone through 5 different flex plates that are all supposed to fit, but none of them do. Neither the center hole is big enough for the crankshaft, and the bolt holes do not line up. Both me and my buddy who's helping me with the project can't figure out what is the problem. Engine block numbers confirm it's a Dauntless, as do all the other parts I've bought for it. I've reached out to Novak, and the flex plate they gave me the part number for doesn't fit. Flex plate for a Buick 300 doesn't fit. Flex plate for even fire Buick V6 doesn't fit (tried for the hell of it.) If anybody has any ideas or suggestions on what could be wrong, I'd very much appreciate the advice. It appears I've got the one Dauntless crankshaft that's not stock. Thanks.
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