So I am replacing the engine on my Durango, the used engine I bought came without the flex plate so I am planning on using the one from my old engine. Is it a straight pull and install or does it matter
how it goes on in relation to the distributor/timing?

 

What engine is going in/out? are they the same? if there both 5.2's then the flexplate should be a direct swap. The bolt holes are positioned so you cant put it on wrong. FYI the flexplates for the 5.2 and the 5.9 our different as the 5.9's flexplate has a weight on it to balance the TC and the 5.2 has the weight on the converter itself.

 

its a 5.2 to 5.2 swap, so it doesn't matter how I bolt it on it shouldn't throw the timing off with the crankshaft position sensor?

 

The bolt holes are positioned so you cant put it on wrong.

 

Yup, one of the bolts is offset.

Here's a picture of my old one that cracked.

 

holy crap, how does a flex plate break like that?

so I got the engine in but now have no start issues, I'll start a new thread since it's a completely different topic.
Thanks for your help on the flex plate.

 

Had to have a shop replace a freeze plug while out of town and I'm guessing they didn't torque it down properly because it started making noise shortly after that.