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Veeder · 05-31-2024, 09:52 AM

I’m currently driving the car but planning this winter project. The flywheel has been resurfaced (1974) and it is at the min thickness. Does it make any difference using a new flywheel that doesn’t have the 1 inch high ring around the clutch surface area? Aalsi any recomendations?
I would like to buy the exact original but they are not out there.

deuce_roadster · 05-31-2024, 10:21 AM

Many people (me included) use the Merc flywheel that doesn't have that ring which limits you to a 9" clutch. This allows you to have a 10" clutch but maybe that doesn't matter to you. Those stock Ford flywheels are around NOS as there are better alternatives.

flatjack9 · 05-31-2024, 02:12 PM

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59AB flywheel would also work and use a 10" disc

05-31-2024, 09:52 AM	#1
Veeder Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CT Posts: 405	41 stock v8 flywheel question I’m currently driving the car but planning this winter project. The flywheel has been resurfaced (1974) and it is at the min thickness. Does it make any difference using a new flywheel that doesn’t have the 1 inch high ring around the clutch surface area? Aalsi any recomendations? I would like to buy the exact original but they are not out there.

05-31-2024, 10:21 AM	#2
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,971	Re: 41 stock v8 flywheel question Many people (me included) use the Merc flywheel that doesn't have that ring which limits you to a 9" clutch. This allows you to have a 10" clutch but maybe that doesn't matter to you. Those stock Ford flywheels are around NOS as there are better alternatives.

05-31-2024, 02:12 PM	#3
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,600	Re: 41 stock v8 flywheel question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 59AB flywheel would also work and use a 10" disc