I'll bet the Buick had the rim because it was always considered more of a
"luxury" brand than Olds. Olds went for the performance end of the market,
as did Pontiac. I think the "rimmed" flywheel will result in a smoother idle
and smoother shifting than a flat flywheel, because of the additional mass.
More in keeping with the Buick image.
Cheers,
Paul Kile
one-time owner of a 1962 Buick Special station wagon (unfortunately with the
V-6 only!)
-----Original Message-----
From: James R Bown [mailto:Bowan@uswest.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 7:33 AM
To: 'David Kernberger'; mgb-v8@autox.team.net;
buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Buick 215 Flywheel
Well, I have a Buick 215 that has an original flywheel, and it has the rim.
That is all I know. I wonder why the Olds & Buick are different?
Regard
Jim Bown
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Kernberger
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 6:47 PM
To: mgb-v8@autox.team.net; buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net
Subject: Buick 215 Flywheel
10/17/00
Hello again,
Thanks for the several responses. I did see the good picture of
the flywheel with the raised rim (better terminology than "dished") both
times. Obviously I did not ask quite the right question, so will try
again. The rimmed flywheel obviously exists. But one respondent earlier
stated that this was the 198 V6 flywheel. One person also stated that both
Buick and Olds 215 wheels were flat. All I am wondering is-----is the
consensus of the group now that these 2 are wrong and that the rimmed
flywheel is indeed the Buick 215 flywheel? I never heard anybody make such
a statement. Since I have never seen any Buick wheels in person, I do not
know the answer myself.
TIA
Regards,
Dave K.
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10/14/00
Hello,
Though I was in the middle of the discussion, I am still not sure
what consensus was arrived at regarding the Buick 215 flywheel. Is it flat
or dished? The F-85 wheel is definitely flat.
Cheers,
Dave K.
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