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TomO |
05-30-2015 @ 7:52 AM
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Tony, I just grabbed some scr*p pieces about 1/2" thick and put them between the operating finger and the case.
Tom
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TonyM |
05-30-2015 @ 7:28 AM
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What are the dimensions of the wood TomO? So I can cut it ahead of time.
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TomO |
05-22-2015 @ 6:31 AM
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Tony, I use pieces of wood to block the release fingers in order to relieve the pressure on the clutch disc.
Tom
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TonyM |
05-21-2015 @ 4:48 PM
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TomO quote: "Be sure to block the pressure plate fingers to keep pressure off of the disc when installing and tightening the pressure plate. This will prevent warping the pressure plate and make it easier to align the disc." Tom, How does one block off the PP fingers? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Tony
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TomO |
01-20-2015 @ 8:20 AM
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Tony, To remove the flywheel, you must remove the pan. This is better to do with the engine on a stand. Like Steve, I would rather just clean up the flywheel with scotch brite pad and replace the clutch with the engine in the car. If the flywheel has score marks or heat checking, it should be removed and surfaced. The stock Ford flywheel is heavy enough so that if it is put back in the original orientation ( line up the center punch marks made before removal), you should not have to balance it with the clutch.
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flathead4rd |
01-18-2015 @ 11:45 AM
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If you do decide to remove your flywheel for balancing, punch mark it's mounting location in relation to the crank shaft. I was taught that by my auto shop teacher back in the 50's.
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TonyM |
01-18-2015 @ 9:03 AM
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Thanks Steve. . . . 78-73B
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len47merc |
01-18-2015 @ 6:58 AM
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Install the new clutch and pressure plate on the flywheel, taking TomO's process advice, and you should not have any problems. I did, with my FWC as noted, and I could not ask for better performance and results. Removing the flywheel for balancing typically can create many more balance (and other) problems than it solves. As a general rule you should leave it untouched and never even loosen the securing bolts except in the most extraordinary of circumstances, and even then only by a seasoned expert. FWCs have been 'plug-and-play' for most if not all of us - suggest you take that tact and seriously doubt you'll ever see any hint of disappointment. Steve
This message was edited by len47merc on 1-18-15 @ 6:59 AM
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ken ct. |
01-17-2015 @ 10:57 PM
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Yea John, I drove it steady almost daily for approx. 3 yrs before I had to lay it up for the past 3 yrs. Put like 15,000 mi on it in that time.Is that enough miles for you. ken ct.
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oldford2 |
01-17-2015 @ 4:36 PM
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Ken, I hate to pick on you but you say no problems with your F T Wayne clutch in the last 6 years. Now, yes or no, have you driven your car in the last 6 years?? John
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