Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) New Clutch....resurface flywheel?

[Got Smoke?]

Ok when installing a new clutch aren't you supposed to resurface the flywheel?



Correct me if I am wrong, but I have heard this said, and then I had a friend tell me it would be a bad thing to do.

 

[RKohn]

If it's been burnt, you'll have hard spots and it'll chatter after being turned, otherwise I'd say yes and start with a clean surface.

 

[bmoeller]

As far as semi trucks and farm tractors go, I've always had to have the flywheel turned. If the Dodge trucks have ceramic clutches instead of organic, you will have to do it for sure. The ceramic clutches are really agressive. If the flywheel is dished and not flat, make sure both the clutch surface and where the pressure plate bolts up are both machined the same amount so everything will be in the same relationship as before. Even if the flywheel isn't worn but has heat marks (blue or shiny spots) it will need to be turned some to get rid of those. LOL.

 

[swalls]

By all means, get it resurfaced with a proper flywheel tool (grindstone type, not on a machine lathe. ) If it has been burnt, you are guaranteed that it also has multiple grooves, high & low spots, and is most likely no longer flat (warped surface. ) A good grinder will often remove all or nearly all of the worst of the "heat checks", but regardless, having "heat checks" on a resurfaced flywheel is far better than having the same heat checks on a damaged surface! Start out with the flywheel back to spec, and your clutch will last like a new one.

 

[DSiemens]

To resurface

Before installing my S/B, I talked to Peter. He advised: new S/B clutch then resurface the flywheel. So I did.

 

[Briar Hopper]

Definitely get it done. Look for a well-established(translation: been in business quite a few years ) machine shop, chances are, they'll have a Blanchard stone flywheel grinder. Best machine, best stone, best way to get it done ! Usually costs $20-30, depending on where in the U. S. ya are. We have a machine shop/tool & die right across the road from us, they have an old Blanchard. I've seen new grinders sold under the brand name of DCM, I suppose some machine shops or high-end transmission shops might have that brand. No idea if it's good enough, though ! Have you called around the shops in Nashville?

 

[Got Smoke?]

Originally posted by Briar Hopper

Have you called around the shops in Nashville?

Haven't called anybody yet Tom. Going to call one place tomorrow. Hi-Po Speed shop I hope has a machine shop or know where one is. When I do get a clutch we're doing it at a friends work on a Sat. because he has a lift and transmission jack, but we have to be out the same day So time will be a concern.

 

[Stixx]

I did mine

10+ hours

total out and in with the new clutch. But I had a piece of crap for a transmission jack.

The little things is what cost's time.

We had everything lined up about to bolt the bell housing up and OPPS we forgot the throw out bearing. haha

 

[Dull Pain]

Don't really know but give Clinard's Drive Shaft Shop a call in Nashville. If they don't do it I bet they can put you on a reputable shop that can do it right.



Let me know what you find out and good luck