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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by Zach on May 12, 2024, 07:25:09 PM »

A good machine shop should also advise if they think a flywheel isn’t safe to resurface and run rather than take your money. Post up a pic once it’s off.

I posted a link in my previous response, never figured out how to upload an image though a link. The additional options route is limited to a MB which means some added blur that kinda sucks when you need detail. I’ll post it again.

There has obviously been heat, if I run my fingernails across it it barely catches on anything, pretty much 0 ridge. I wonder if oil has been sneaking in between.

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by b_hill_86 on May 12, 2024, 06:46:05 PM »

A good machine shop should also advise if they think a flywheel isn’t safe to resurface and run rather than take your money. Post up a pic once it’s off.

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by langss on May 12, 2024, 06:40:53 PM »

If the "Ring Gear" is damaged at all, it can be replaced, and they are not that expensive. You just have to make sure you get the right one for your application...IE size and tooth count. Be careful having it resurfaced. If its grooved or gouged by the rivets, you have no choice, but if its just marked up or heat transfer, you can clean most of that off with Solvent. Heat Checking, and or Cracks...If you never race it or spin it up, just clean it off otherwise consider replacing it...Keep in mind they are not cheap and probably no where near the Metallurgy of the original. Just my own experience. Regards. 

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by Zach on May 12, 2024, 05:54:41 PM »

Thankfully there is a place in Wichita, about a 15 mile drive, that still resurfaces flywheels.  They did a great job on the original that came with my Y88.

There is some nice machine shops in my area luckily, more than likely I could find one. If you had good luck I might give it a go, seems to be the most cost effective route. Read that some people advise against resurfacing 50 year old cast but I’m only pushing stock horse power so who knows.

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by wheels78ta on May 12, 2024, 03:45:41 PM »

Thankfully there is a place in Wichita, about a 15 mile drive, that still resurfaces flywheels.  They did a great job on the original that came with my Y88.

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Mechanical / Re: Boosting a 301 (for fun)

« Last post by Nexus on May 12, 2024, 03:35:17 PM »

Ray Soto

https://www.youtube.com/@raysoto1969

This will speed up the search for you!!

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by Zach on May 12, 2024, 12:49:29 PM »

Gotta say it isn’t easy trying to find the right parts with good feedback when it comes to clutches and flywheels, at least for close to stock replacements. The clutch on it is a 11 inch, the luk on rock auto is a 10.5 not sure how much of a difference it makes. Debating if I try to send my flywheel in for resurfacing, I’m not sure what is too far gone and what isn’t. Firebird central doesn’t have the flywheels available currently and I’m not sure if I can trust a 70 dollar replacement.

I don’t feel any cracks or grooves, fingernail lightly catches in some spots, there is obvious wear though.

https://flic.kr/p/2pQD7Kf

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Brake Help

« Last post by roadking77 on May 12, 2024, 06:54:35 AM »

I followed 5th T/A's procedure and had no problems getting things bled. Once the fluid started flowing it took no time at all. However I ran into another issue. I will update hopefully on Wed after I get new parts in the mail.

Only thing I will ad is that I used a helper pushing the brake pedal, and I used a clear piece of tubing draining into a quart painters cup with a bit of fluid in the bottom to start. I read someplace a long time ago to never 'recycle' brake fluid so I figure $10 is a cheap sacrifice to keep a clean brake system.

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Lobby / Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.

« Last post by N PRGRES on May 12, 2024, 06:11:38 AM »

Current photo. Got the steering gear box all connected. Now going through the car for a good lube and safety check.

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Interior / Re: Finally some interior upgrades

« Last post by N PRGRES on May 12, 2024, 06:00:11 AM »

No worries on the hijack!  I might have done that route but didn’t know about them.  Oh well I am excited to get the new gauges in and do like the digital display on the speed huts. BTW I love your car and the fact you drive it. How did you do the brake light on the back window?

The guy that runs SMS is a jack wagon. I have spoken to him and literally said, your attitude killed any hope of this sale.