flywheel problems

I have had problems with my flywheel. The ring continues to pop off. I punched it back on and it fell off once again. Brought it to a shop and the flywheel and ring were said to be good. I then purchased another ring to put on and see if it would work. Same problem, is it possible to weld the ring to the flywheel with 3-4 small welds to keep it in place. thanks everyone for your input.

 

I would try staking it in 6 to 8 places with a center punch. If that didn't work I would weld it like you asked.

JB

 

Yeah thanks, that is what i was thinking

 

Something doesn't sem right here. I've never seen a ring gear staked or welded. Does the ring gear have a front and back side. Maybe a taper, so it only goes on one way? How come you didn't have the shop put it on? If they didn't try to put it on, how could thay tell it was OK? A ring gear needs to fit RFT so it won't spin on the flywheel. I was under the impresion that you have to heat a ring gear to get it on a flywheel. If I were you I'd definitely do some checking before trying to stake that gear on.

 

sounds like the ring or the fly wheel are worn.

 

I had the shop heat it up and punch it on. It was directional and stayed on for a bit. When i got the new ring it fit very snug and did not move, however it started to fall off soon after that. I am going to put a new flywheel on.