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2831AV8 · 11-14-2011, 11:41 PM

looking for information on how to

Charlie Stephens · 11-14-2011, 11:58 PM

You determine the flywheel weight by placing it on the scale. I am sure that was not the answer you wanted, now what is the real quesion?

Charlie Stephens

2831AV8 · 11-15-2011, 12:03 AM

Looking for information on how to modify the weight of my 59A Flywheel. Can't find a machine shop in the Tampa, Fl area that will lighten it.Willig to ship to a reasonable distance. Sorry but did not complete my post.

chuck stevens · 11-15-2011, 06:38 AM

You can turn them down to 20-22lbs safely, it really perks an old flattie up.

36tbird · 11-15-2011, 09:39 AM

Took a couple into an old hotrodder's driveshaft shop here in San Antonio. He jigged them up and went to cutting. Cost me $75 for the two about a year ago. It is hard to find someone old school that understands what you want done. A lot of machine shops I went to said that they did not have a lathe big enough to swing it and so it would have to be done on a mill. Another told me that it would set up a harmonic imbalance when being turned because the bell being cut off would not be supported. My old school guy just chucked it up and did it.

Might look at Speedway catalog. I think that they are offering a steel one now for the 59A. More expensive than what I did, but might save you from chasing around looking for an old schooler.

Fordestes · 11-15-2011, 02:21 PM

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Check out SO. CAL SPEED SHOP' on the web. They have been offering a lightened flywheel for a 59 ab. I have considered one myself. It is a job to cut one, I done it on a brake lathe, It is better for me to just buy one already done already to balance to the engine and go.
Good luck!
Fordestes

11-14-2011, 11:41 PM	#1
2831AV8 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa,Fl / Moultonborough, NH Posts: 32	flywheel weight looking for information on how to

11-14-2011, 11:58 PM	#2
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,033	Re: flywheel weight You determine the flywheel weight by placing it on the scale. I am sure that was not the answer you wanted, now what is the real quesion? Charlie Stephens

11-15-2011, 12:03 AM	#3
2831AV8 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa,Fl / Moultonborough, NH Posts: 32	Re: flywheel weight Looking for information on how to modify the weight of my 59A Flywheel. Can't find a machine shop in the Tampa, Fl area that will lighten it.Willig to ship to a reasonable distance. Sorry but did not complete my post.

11-15-2011, 06:38 AM	#4
chuck stevens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate new york Posts: 758	Re: flywheel weight You can turn them down to 20-22lbs safely, it really perks an old flattie up.

11-15-2011, 09:39 AM	#5
36tbird Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 939	Re: flywheel weight Took a couple into an old hotrodder's driveshaft shop here in San Antonio. He jigged them up and went to cutting. Cost me $75 for the two about a year ago. It is hard to find someone old school that understands what you want done. A lot of machine shops I went to said that they did not have a lathe big enough to swing it and so it would have to be done on a mill. Another told me that it would set up a harmonic imbalance when being turned because the bell being cut off would not be supported. My old school guy just chucked it up and did it. Might look at Speedway catalog. I think that they are offering a steel one now for the 59A. More expensive than what I did, but might save you from chasing around looking for an old schooler.

11-15-2011, 02:21 PM	#6
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 886	Re: flywheel weight Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check out SO. CAL SPEED SHOP' on the web. They have been offering a lightened flywheel for a 59 ab. I have considered one myself. It is a job to cut one, I done it on a brake lathe, It is better for me to just buy one already done already to balance to the engine and go. Good luck! Fordestes