Flywheel opinions...

[Cj_]

I found some bad wear on my flywheel... including some cracks in the surface. I am going to take it in tomorrow to see about having it resurfaced.

But I am nervous that it can even be resurfaced, or that the machine shop will just resurface it even if it shouldnt be. unfortunately, I do not have the wisdom to make a good judgement call here. Any wisdom or experience would be much appreciated. I dont want to buy a new flywheel, but I sure dont want to put in something sub-par.

Thank you for any help,

Cj

 

[carguy]

That looks like an original cast flyweel. Easy decition...buy new and save your feet/legs. If you are adding any HP your original is at risk of flying apart.

 

[mrvette]

That looks like an original cast flyweel. Easy decition...buy new and save your feet/legs. If you are adding any HP your original is at risk of flying apart.

YUP, shitcan everything, not any doubt in MY mind....fly/pplate/clutchdisc/ and any bolt that looks the least bit tired.....bearing too.....

:goodnight:

 

[rick piras]

You can get a cast flywheel for under $100 through Summit. If you go for top-of-the-line it's about $250 for a billet steel (Hays, etc.). Given the potential risks of a catastrophic failue of your old flywheel, the cost of new is a drop in the hat.

Good luck with the project,

 

[Gordonm]

I agree with the above. It also looks like some heat stress cracks in that wheel. Buy a new one.

 

[MYBAD79]

worst case it's going to remove your feet.... better safe than sorry :thumbs:

hopefully one of your local shops can measure the imbalance and duplicate that to the new flywheel - maybe I'm wrong but I "think" that's how it's done with an externally balanced assembly. The three holes that they drilled in that old flywheel have quiet an effect at that diameter and 6000 rpm ....

 

[Douglas Mariani]

I'm having the clutch done(don't have my tools here in SoCal yet) on the 68 as we speak. I agree CHANGE EVERYTHING. Even though my 68 has a scattershield the extra $200 for a New flywheel gives me peace of mind.