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SURFACE
VEHICLE
400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001
STANDARD
Submitted for recognition as an American National Standard
J617
REV.
MAY92
Issued 1916-03
Revised 1992-05
Superseding J617 JUN76
(R) ENGINE FLYWHEEL HOUSING AND MATING TRANSMISSION HOUSING FLANGES
ForewordThis Document has also changed to comply with the new SAE Technical Standards Board format.
1. ScopeThis SAE Standard specifies the major dimensions and tolerances for Engine Flywheel Housings and
the Mating Transmission Housing Flanges. It also locates the crankshaft flange face or the transmission pilot
bore (or pilot bearing bore) stop face in relation to housing SAE flange face.
This document is not intended to cover the design of the flywheel housing face mating with the engine
crankcase rear face or the design of housing walls and ribs. Housing strength analysis and the selection of
housing materials are also excluded.
This document applies to any internal combustion engine which can utilize SAE No. 6 through SAE No. 00 size
flywheel housing for mounting a transmission.
1.1 PurposeThis document is intended to achieve standardization in the design of "Engine Flywheel Housings"
and the "Mating Transmission Housing" flanges to assure compatibility.
2. References
2.1 Applicable PublicationsThe following publications form a part of this specification to the extent specified
herein. The latest issue of SAE publications shall apply.
2.1.1 SAE PUBLICATIONSAvailable from SAE, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.
SAE J542Starting Motor Mounting (For Starter Mounting Pads on Flywheel Housing and Ring Gear
Face Location on Flywheels)
SAE J543Starting Motor Pinions and Ring Gears (For Starting Motor Mounting Center Distance)
SAE J615Engine Mountings (Side Pad and Arm Type)
SAE J616Engine Foot Mountings
SAE J621Industrial Power Takeoffs with Driving Ring-Type Overcenter Clutches
SAE J1033Procedure for Measuring Bore and Face Runout of Flywheels, Flywheel Housings, and
Flywheel Housing Adapter
SAE J1172Engine Flywheel Housing with Sealed Flanges
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2.1.2 ANSI AND ISO PUBLICATIONSAvailable from ANSI, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002.
ANSI B1.1Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form)
ANSI Y14.5Dimensioning and Tolerancing
ISO 7648Flywheel housings for reciprocating internal combustion engines
ISO 7649Road vehiclesClutch housings for reciprocating internal combustion engines
3. Dimensions and TolerancesDimensions and tolerances shown are millimeter (inch). Geometric symbols
used conform to ANSI Y14.5.
4. Engine Flywheel HousingsFigures and tables listed as follows furnish the dimensions and the hole
patterns for dry type engine flywheel housing:
Figure 1Flywheel Housing Dimension and Hole Pattern (for 8, 12, 16, and 24 bolt hole patterns).
Figure 2Flywheel Housing Flange Dimensions
Figure 3Depth of Pilot Bore (Dimensions E)
Table 1 and 2Flywheel Housing Dimension
For dimensions of "Engine Flywheels Housing with Sealed Flanges" (wet type housing), see SAE J1172.
When designing the "Engine Flywheel Housing," refer to SAE J542, SAE J543, SAE J615, SAE J616, SAE
J1033, SAE J1172, ISO 7648, and ISO 7649.
5. Mating Transmission Housing FlangesOnly the "SAE" flange area of the mating dry type transmission
housing is covered by this document.
The nominal male pilot diameter of the mating transmission housing flange shall be the same as the nominal
diameter "A" of the flywheel housing, Figure 1.
For mating transmission housing flange dimensions, tolerances, hole sizes, and runout requirements, see
Figure 4 and Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3.
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FIGURE 1FLYWHEEL HOUSING DIMENSIONS AND HOLE PATTERN, mm (in)
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FIGURE 2FLYWHEEL HOUSING FLANGE DIMENSIONS, mm (in)
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FIGURE 3DEPTH OF PILOT BORE (DIMENSION "E"REFERENCE FIGURE 1)
FOR VARIOUS CRANKSHAFTFLYWHEEL MOUNTING SYSTEMS
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FIGURE 4MATING TRANSMISSION HOUSING FLANGE DIMENSIONS, mm (in)
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TABLE 1FLYWHEEL HOUSING DIMENSIONS, MM (IN)FIGURE 1 AND FIGURE 2
SAE
No.
(1)
1. For differentiating housings using metric tapped holes, add ("M") designation to the housing size: Example: SAE 2M indicating SAE 2
flywheel housing with metric tapped holes.
A (Pilot Dia)
Nominal
Dimension
A (Pilot Dia)
Tolerance
0.000
FIM
Pilot Bore "A"
and Face "X" Runout
Tolerance (t)
(2)
2. Figures shown for bore and face runout are full indicator readings (FIM). Runout to be measured on assembled engine mounted on its
supports and held in its normal operating position. For measuring procedure see SAE J1033.
B C
(Bolt Circle)
6 266.70 (10.500) +0.13 (0.005) 0.18 (0.007) 307.8 (12.12) 285.75 (11.250)
5 314.32 (12.375) +0.13 (0.005) 0.20 (0.008) 355.6 (14.00) 333.38 (13.125)
4 361.95 (14.250) +0.13 (0.005) 0.23 (0.009) 403.4 (15.88) 381.00 (15.000)
3 409.58 (16.125) +0.13 (0.005) 0.25 (0.010) 450.8 (17.75) 428.62 (16.875)
2 447.68 (17.625) +0.13 (0.005) 0.28 (0.011) 489.0 (19.25) 466.72 (18.375)
1 511.18 (20.125) +0.20 (0.008) 0.30 (0.012) 552.4 (21.75) 530.22 (20.875)
1/2 584.2 (23.000) +0.20 (0.008) 0.36 (0.014) 647.7 (25.50) 619.12 (24.375)
0 647.70 (25.500) +0.25 (0.010) 0.41 (0.016) 711.2 (28.00) 679.45 (26.750)
00 784.4 (31.000) +0.25 (0.010) 0.48 (0.019) 882.6 (34.75) 850.90 (33.50)
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TABLE 2FLYWHEEL HOUSING DIMENSIONS, MM (IN)FIGURE 1 AND FIGURE 2
SAE
No.
(1)
1. For differentiating housings using metric tapped holes, add "M" deignation to the housing size: Example: SAE 2M indi-
cating SAE 2 flywheel housing with metric tapped holes.
E
Nominal
Dimension
E
Tolerance

Tapped
Mounting
Holes
(1)(2)(3)(4)
No.
2. Tapped holes shall be equally spaced on each side of the vertical centerline "Y" axis. Figure 1.
3. Tapped holes shall be threaded in accordance with: Metric: ISO Coarse pitch series thread class fit 6H as specified in
ISO 965/11. Inch: UNC Class 2B of ANSI B1.1 screw threads.
4. Minimum bolt thread engagement length shall be 1.5 times the nominal bolt diameter for "Gray Iron" housing and 2 times
the nominal bolt diameter for aluminum housings. Recommended minimum thread engagement length values are for
SAE Grade 8 bolt and torque application.
Tapped
Mounting
Holes
(1)(2)(3)(4)
Metric
Tapped
Mounting
Holes
(1)(2)(3)(4)
Inch
6 71.4 (2.81) 1.52 (0.06) 8 M10 x 1.50 3/8 16
5
71.4 (2.81)
(5)
5. An "E" dimension of 100.1 (3.94) is required for SAE No. 5 housing when an 8 size driving ring type overcenter clutch,
conforming to SAE J621 is used.
1.52 (0.06) 8 M10 x 1.50 3/8 16
4
100.1 (3.94
(6)
6. An "E" dimension of 71.4 (2.81) is required for SAE No. 4 housing when 6-1/2 or 7-1/2 size driving ring type overcenter
clutches conforming to SAE J621 are used.
1.52 (0.06) 12 M10 x 1.50 3/8 16
3 100.1 (3.94) 1.52 (0.06) 12 M10 x 1.50 3/8 - 16
2 100.1 (3.94) 1.52 (0.06)
12
(7)
7. Optional 24 bolt spacing for SAE no. 1 and 2 aluminum housings.
M10 x 1.50 3/8 16
1
100.1 (3.94)
(8)
8. An "E" dimension of 133.4 (5.25) is optional for flywheel housing when numbers 1, 1/2, 0, and 00 when multiplate
clutches are used.
1.52 (0.06)
12
(7)
M10 x 1.50 7/16 14
1/2
100.1 (3.94)
(8) 1.52 (0.06) 12 M12 x 1.75 1/2 13
0
100.1 (3.94)
(8) 2.03 (0.08) 16 M12 x 1.75 1/2 13
00
100.1 (3.94)
(8) 2.03 (0.08) 16 M12 x 1.75 1/2 - 13
TABLE 3TOLERANCES AND HOLE SIZES FOR MATING TRANSMISSION HOUSING FLANGES, mm (in)
Housing
SAE No.
(1)
1. For differentiating housings with metric bolt holes, add "M" designation to the housing size, Example: SAE 2M.
Pilot Diameter
"A" Tolerance
+0
(2)
2. For nominal flange pilot diameter, Table 1 Table 2.
Pilot Diameter "A"
and Face "X" Runout
Tolerance (t)
FIM
(3)
3. Figures shown for bore and face runout are full indicator readings (FIM). For runout measuring procedure, consult with
transmission manufacturer.
Drill Thru
(4)(5)
Holes Metric
Bolt Size
4. For hole spacing, Figure 1. For hole locating tolerance, Figure 4.
5. For nominal bolt circle "C," Table 1 Table 2.
Drill Thru
(4)(5)
Holes Metric
Hole Size
mm
Drill Thru
(4)(5)
Holes Inch
Bolt Size
Drill Thru
(4)(5)
Holes Inch
Hole Size
in
6, 5, 4 0.13 (0.005) 0.13 (0.005) M10
11.20
(6)
6. These holes may be drilled to 11.00 (0.433) diameter to provide common hole size for metric and inch bolts. 3.8 bolts
should be used with thick hard washers.
3/8
0.422
(6)
3, 2 0.13 (0.005) 0.20 (0.008) M10
11.20
(6) 3/8
0.422
(6)
1 0.13 (0.005) 0.20 (0.008) M10 11.20 7/16 0.484
1/2, 0, 00 0.20 (0.008) 0.25 (0.010) M12 13.50 1/2 0.563
Notes:
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6. Notes
6.1 Marginal IndiciaThe change bar (l) located in the left margin is for the convenience of the user in locating
areas where technical revisions have been made to the previous issue of the report. An (R) symbol to the left
of the document title indicates a complete revision of the report.
PREPARED BY THE SAE CLUTCH, FLYWHEEL, AND HOUSING STANDARDS COMMITTEE
SAE J617 Revised MAY92
RationaleThe following revisions are made to this SAE Standard.
1. Revised Title. Title was "Engine Flywheel Housings." Revised to "Engine Flywheel Housing and
Mating Transmission Housing Flanges."
NOTECurrent SAE J617c covered the mating transmission housing flanges, but the title did not specify
it.
2. Revised approving committee and revision note. SAE J617c was revised by Construction Machinery
Technical Committee on June 1976. This document should be controlled and approved by the
Engine Committee.
3. Revised Scope to indicate areas covered by this document.
4. Added Purpose.
5. Added References, Applicable SAE Documents, and Applicable ISO Documents.
6. Added dimensions and tolerances note.
7. Added "Engine Flywheel Housing Group" (Item 4), to correlate applying figures and tables.
8. Added "Mating Transmission Housing Flange Group" (Item 5), to correlate applying figures and
tables.
9. Revised and rearranged bolt spacing on Figure 1, added (X) and (Y) axis, and 24 bolt hole pattern.
10. Added Figure 2"Flywheel Housing Flange Dimension" for better clarification (Removed from
Figure 1):
Geometric Symbols
Flange Runout Tolerances
Tapped holes true position locating tolerance
11. Added Figure 3"Depth of Pilot Bore (Dimension E) for Various CrankshaftFlywheel Mounting
System."
NOTEDid it because location of "E" dimension causing confusion. Pictorial illustration eliminates any
question.
12. Revised Table 1:
Revised tabulation order of engine housing sizesfrom smallest to largest size.
Specified pilot diameter "A" tolerance next to diameter A.
Revised SAE Flange pilot bore and face runout limits.
NOTEThis was done because current runout tolerances are difficult to hold. Proposed new runout
limits are in line with ISO limits. (SAE No. 3 thru 00)
Added tolerance to "E" dimension (for this purpose engine industry was surveyed).
Added metric bolt sizes (same as ISO).
Added optional 24 bolt hole pattern for SAE No. 1 and 2 aluminum flywheel housings.
Added instructions to differentiate housings using metric size bolts (Note 1).
Added bolt grade and torque limit to minimum bolt thread engagement length recommendations.
Removed reference note dfor 3/8 size bolts used on SAE No. 1 housing prior to 1953. (30+ years
passed).
13. Provided Figure 4"Mating Transmission Housing Flange Dimension" for better clarification.
Geometric symbols
Flange runout tolerances
Drill thru holes locating tolerance
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14. Provided Table 2"Tolerances and Hole Sizes for Mating Transmission Housing Flanges"
Revised piloting diameter tolerance:
From -0.005 to -0.008 for SAE 1/2, 0, 00 housings
Revised SAE flange radial and face runout limits:
From 0.005 FIM to 0.008 FIMFor SAE 3, 2, 1 housings
From 0.005 FIM to 0.010 FIMFor SAE 1/2, 0, 00 housings
Provided hole sizes for metric bolts
Increased clearance holes sizes:
From 0.047 to 0.06 for SAE 1/2, 0, 00 housings
Relationship of SAE Standard to ISO StandardNot applicable.
ApplicationThis SAE Standard specifies the major dimensions and tolerances for Engine Flywheel
Housings and the Mating Transmission Housing Flanges. It also locates the crankshaft flange face, or
the transmission pilot bore (or pilot bearing bore) stop face in relation to housing SAE flange face.
This document is not intended to cover the design of the flywheel housing face mating with the engine
crankcase rear face or the design of housing walls and ribs. Housing strength analysis and the selection
of housing materials are also excluded.
This document applies to any internal combustion engine which can utilize SAE No. 6 through SAE No.
00 size flywheel housing for mounting a transmission.
Reference Section
SAE J542Starting Motor Mounting (For Starter Mounting Pads on Flywheel Housing and Ring Gear
Face Location on Flywheels)
SAE J543Starting Motor Pinions and Ring Gears (For Starting Motor Mounting Center Distance)
SAE J615Engine Mountings (Side Pad and Arm Type)
SAE J616Engine Foot Mountings
SAE J621Industrial Power Takeoffs with Driving Ring-Type Overcenter Clutches
SAE J1033Procedure for Measuring Bore and Face Runout of Flywheels, Flywheel Housings, and
Flywheel Housing Adapter
SAE J1172Engine Flywheel Housing with Sealed Flanges
ANSI B1.1Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form)
ANSI Y14.5Dimensioning and Tolerancing
ISO 7648Flywheel housings for reciprocating internal combustion engines
ISO 7649Road vehiclesClutch housings for reciprocating internal combustion engines
Developed by the SAE Clutch, Flywheel, and Housing Standards Committee