Source for refacing an aluminum flywheel

[russcc]

Have a Weber aluminum flywheel for the 59L that looks like the bronze face may need to be resurfaced/replaced. Anyone know of a source for this type of work. Called Fort Wayne clutch, they didn't do it, or know of anyone that did. Thank you Fordbarners.

[V8 Bob]

I would contact Centerforce.

https://www.centerforce.com/products...orce-flywheels

[russcc]

Thank you Bob. Will check it out and report back.

[Fordors]

I wonder if the flame spraying, or metallizing process might work. Shafts for example are sprayed with metal to build up worn surfaces, maybe flame spray shops have a bronze based friction coating. Might be something else to consider.

[Ol' Ron]

These old alum flywheels can be dangerous. They develop cracks that can't be seen and you can't mag them, they have to be Zyglowed (not sure of the spelling.) I had one that I made a clock out of. Your best bet is to have it installed in a lathe and check run out. Always thought Webber had a steel face. Shaffer had a bronze face. Good luck. BTW they don't work very well on the street in a heavy car.

[JWL]

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It isn't a huge job to put a steel face-plate on the flywheel. Of course, not a job for beneath the shade tree.

Ron makes a valid point. At least do a dye check.

[russcc]

Update. Checked out Centerforce, they do not do any flywheel re-facing. Will check with Mcleod next/ Expect to get the same answer. The zyglo tip is a good one. As a former machinist, I was wondering how you would attach a steel face plate on an aluminum flywheel.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by russcc

Update. Checked out Centerforce, they do not do any flywheel re-facing. Will check with Mcleod next/ Expect to get the same answer. The zyglo tip is a good one. As a former machinist, I was wondering how you would attach a steel face plate on an aluminum flywheel.

CSH rivets.

[blucar]

I had an aluminum flywheel in my '36 from '54 to '60.. When the engine was pulled because it broke a piston.. The flywheel was junk.. The so called hard face insert was badly grooved from the Auburn clutch.. The flywheel went into the trash. A stock flywheel was milled down to reduce the weight.. Not sure just how much after so many years..
I don't think the aluminum flywheels were ever intended to have much of a life... Another one of those products intended for the drag racing crowd, not prolonged street use...

[russcc]

I believe the lightest we could get the original steel flywheel was 26 lbs. This is going on a 59L with a 9" clutch, 16-28 gear ration, and a 3:78 rear end in a light 29A roadster on a '32 frame. Won't be much stress on the drive line. I believe I saw un-faced aluminum flywheels at about 12 lbs. The faced ones are probably more durable, and weigh a little more.

[Ol' Ron]

In the stock car we ran an alum flywheel and clutch, total weight 24 lbs also alum hubs on the rear wheels. Clutch had 3600 lb springs. After 4 years of racing they looked like new. So I used them in the Bville engine and they sit in a cal junkyard.