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Old 02-10-2014, 10:46 AM   #1
Bob/Kansas City
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Default Flywheel opinion needed

I took the transmission out of the roadster over the weekend and when I removed the pressure plate and clutch I found that water had gotten into the clutch housing during the 25 plus years the car had sat in storage.

Although the pressure plate is ruined and will need replacing along with the clutch, pilot bearing, release bearing etc. I wonder if the flywheel is usable as is. It had only some surface rust that quickly sanded off leaving only the "shadow" of where the rust had been. The flywheel surface is smooth with no cracks, scores or pits.

Before I began dismantling the car it actually was drivable and although there was some chatter the clutch worked ok.

The car had apparently had a new clutch not long before it was put away. The old clutch mics right at .325" and still has plenty of facing left. I would guess that the flywheel had been off for resurfacing at that time.
What does anyone think? Is this flywheel usable as is or do I need to pull it and have it resurfaced? The friction surface measures right at 1.125" from the outer edge so I don't think it has been cut too much.
I would appreciate your opinions.
Thanks
Bob
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