Cracked flywheel

[jgreg53]

Pulled clutch and flywheel today. Components are scorched and flywheel is cracked. Haven't been able to find another from usual sources. Can the flywheel be saved at all?

[Plymouthy Adams]

what are you saying as cracked....if looking at the surface the disc rides on....these are usually not deep cracks and once ground with a stone....not cut on a lathe or brake turning tool...these light surface cracks are removed....be sure you get the flywheel ground and not just turned...very important to do this right...turning will not remove the hard spots...they will smooth the surface to they eye...but the hardened hot spots are still a bit proud and well, still hardened...will case problems with your newly installed components...

[jgreg53]

I had the clutch, pressure plate and release bearing changed about 4 years ago. The shop that did it didn't resurface the flywheel. The clutch vibrated when i started off. 

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[jgreg53]

Plate

[Plymouthy Adams]

and the damage then continued to now......4 years is a very short life for a clutch...

[Dodgeb4ya]

A lot of oil in that clutch cover....and maybe oil getting into the friction material....slippage of the clutch and hot spots...

[greg g]

What engine? I have a friend who has a couple spare flywheels in decent shape. Four bolt 218.  Not sure on the tooth counts.  He is out of town for a few days.

[jgreg53]

It's a stock 48 p15. Does any one think this flywheel can be saved?

 

Edited November 28, 2019 by jgreg53

[jgreg53]

I've been watching videos of guys resurfacing flywheels with angle grinders snd flapdiscs

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[Dodgeb4ya]

You ought to give it a try.

[jgreg53]

Seriously, Dodge?

[Dodgeb4ya]

Naw....just adding some pre holiday humor ha ha!?

[jgreg53]

Sounds more like sarcasm. Seriously can this flywheel be saved?

Edited November 28, 2019 by jgreg53

[Dodgeb4ya]

Your favorite experienced machine shop man (or woman) can advise you.

Seek their advise for a honest answer.

[dpollo]

if you can get another, go for it.  most 4 hole 217 s are the flywheels are the same........ tooth count changed in 57  which had an 8 hole flywheel.

[Andydodge]

For me unless a replacement flywheel was NOS or you could see that it was unmarked I would always get a flywheel skimmed or ground by a proper shop.........and would NOT bother installing it until this had been done......unless you like redoing the job again soon...........no offence Greg but was the shop that did the work 4 years ago a butcher shop?.........not good mate..........I know its a PITA but get it done properly this time, you'll be happier............that flywheel might be saveable yet............andyd. 

[Tony WestOZ]

3 hours ago, Dodgeb4ya said:

You ought to give it a try.

Sorry jgreg53 but this did bring a smile to my face. 

 

 

2 hours ago, Dodgeb4ya said:

Your favorite experienced machine shop man (or woman) can advise you.

Seek their advise for a honest answer.

 

11 minutes ago, Andydodge said:

For me unless a replacement flywheel was NOS or you could see that it was unmarked I would always get a flywheel skimmed or ground by a proper shop.........and would NOT bother installing it until this had been done......unless you like redoing the job again soon...........no offence Greg but was the shop that did the work 4 years ago a butcher shop?.........not good mate..........I know its a PITA but get it done properly this time, you'll be happier............that flywheel might be saveable yet............andyd. 

Have to agree with these two. Nothing worse than having to redo the job again as you are now painfully aware.

 

Tony  

[John Reddie]

I have read posts on this forum from members who have had very good experiences from Tennessee Clutch and Supply Co in Nashville I believe. You may want to contact them about your flywheel problem. They should be able to steer you in the right direction. Good luck to you.

John R

[wayfarer]

17 hours ago, jgreg53 said:

Seriously can this flywheel be saved?

 

Yes.  Talk to a couple of your local machine shops. See who has the tools to do it right.

[jgreg53]

I found a website, bradsnosparts. He has 2 flywheels. Part #s MD0267786 and 4348312. His website doesn't say what they fit. Do either of these sound familiar?

[Plymouthy Adams]

I think you are jumping the gun on buying an item without a visual and especially if you are not aware of what fits.  There must be a machine shop in your area that will inspect and quote you the cost of proper resurface of your flywheel.  You car your money but even if you get a new or used flywheel, odds are after all these years it will need some attention due to surface rust from storage.  Where are you going to take that one for cleanup?  

 

 

[jgreg53]

There are a couple of shops near me that i'm giong to check with.

[jgreg53]

Turns out our local advance auto which has merged with car quest does flywheels for 45 bucks. They can grind or turn.

[Andydodge]

MUST be surface ground, if turning in a lathe you may as well get a 1" flat bastard file and do it yourself.....lol.......will end up with the same result, ie..........having to get the job done again.............lol...............andyd 

[jgreg53]

They said they could either grind or turn