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Flywheel - Knocking On Start-Up

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Article No. 84-19-6


NOISE - KNOCKING ON START-UP - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE


FORD 1983-84 ESCORT, EXP, TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983-84 LYNX, LN7, TOPAZ

A knocking noise or inability to start engine may be due to a (cracked/broken) flywheel. If inspection of the flywheel indicates a broken or cracked component, replace with one of the following flywheel assemblies:

Application Part Number
1983 vehicles equipped with converter drain E43Z-6375-A
plug
1983-84 vehicles not equipped with converter E53Z-6375-A
drain plug


Refer to Section 21-08 of the Car Shop Manual for removal and installation procedures.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E43Z-6375-A Flywheel C
E53Z-6375-A Flywheel C


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: 77000A & 77000A9
TIME: Escort/Lynx, EXP/LN7 - 3.4 Hrs. Tempo/Topaz - 5.8 Hrs. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 6375 Code: 01