Just Starting

[RobRobitaille]

Started back on my project. Did a refresh on my 265. 

[RobRobitaille]

cleaning up the flywheel today. Almost have the heat damage cut out

[Plymouthy Adams]

as I understand it, you cannot cut the flywheel and get rid of the heat spots...they are still there, the grinding of the flywheel is the means hot spots are removed.  

[DJ194950]

I too have read that flywheels should be surface ground flat and not turned on a lathe to get an even cut without the hard spots that tend to grab and and make a clutch chatter. I do personally know the hard spots (Overheated areas) do indeed cause clutch chatter.

 

True or not about lathe turned not curing the hard spots?

 

I guess I would take or talk to the best engine builder in the  area and get their approval as to how to best do it.

 

I understand that lathes are much more common than a surface grinder is  and maybe costs?

 

Again not for sure here.

 

DJ

[RobRobitaille]

That could very well be true. This is my first time trying it. If it doesn’t work I’m only out a carbide tip. 

[RobRobitaille]

It’s definitely not the most effective method but it does seem to be working only one little area spot left

[RobRobitaille]

I’m happy enough with the Final Cut to try it in the truck 

[RobRobitaille]

I have another flywheel if it give me issue I can have it professionally surfaced 

[RobRobitaille]

Need some advice on exhaust manifold. The 265cu in manifold has a broken flange. I have a good manifold off of a Canadian 218 cu in but the port is 2” vs 2 1/2” and the  tube seemed to be much larger on the 265 manifold. Should I try and repair the flange or use the 218 manifold?  
 

Also I chose to use the head off the 218 because the combustion chamber was 0.130” shallower than the 265. It was identical in every other way. No valve clearance concerns I checked.