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rafter · 11-09-2011, 10:01 PM

I'd like to find out how much you can take off the stock model a flywheel and still survive. I think 15 pounds is standard, but is it safe to take off more?
I'm running a counterballanced crank, and I think it would improve performance to take more off the flywheel. IF IT'S SAFE!
Thanks, ace43

James Rogers · 11-09-2011, 10:24 PM

Mine is 32 pounds so, that means I took off 30 pounds. I have seen flywheels that only weighed 20 pounds.

Ron in Quincy · 11-09-2011, 10:25 PM

I am running a counterbalanced crank; my flywheel and ring gear weight 38 lbs.; I also used a V8 pressure plate which is 4 lbs. lighter than the A pressure plate.

Be sure to have the flywheel and pressure plate balanced.

My engine idles right down and sounds like a stock engine but certainly has faster pickup during exceleration.

It also is easier on the rear main bearing.

With the roads we have today the lugging power is not as critical as it was years ago.

Ron

rafter · 11-10-2011, 12:21 PM

Thanks, Ron

rafter · 11-10-2011, 12:22 PM

Thanks James

James Rogers · 11-10-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rafter

Thanks James

You are welcome. I have been working on flywheels all week and am looking at a stack of 50 that need re-surfaced and balanced to be done. I have about 15 left to drill for the V8 pressure plate and I'm DONE for a while.

Mikeinnj · 11-10-2011, 08:12 PM

Interesting information on Model A & B flywheels on Vince Falters great website.....
http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/flywheels.htm

Milton · 11-10-2011, 08:37 PM

Weld-up counterweighted crank with a 27 pound flywheel and late clutch all balanced. With the Stipe HP350 cam it doesn't sound like an A but you can't have it all.

11-09-2011, 10:01 PM	#1
rafter Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North of Seattle Posts: 50	chopped flywheel I'd like to find out how much you can take off the stock model a flywheel and still survive. I think 15 pounds is standard, but is it safe to take off more? I'm running a counterballanced crank, and I think it would improve performance to take more off the flywheel. IF IT'S SAFE! Thanks, ace43

11-09-2011, 10:24 PM	#2
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: chopped flywheel Mine is 32 pounds so, that means I took off 30 pounds. I have seen flywheels that only weighed 20 pounds.

11-09-2011, 10:25 PM	#3
Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: chopped flywheel I am running a counterbalanced crank; my flywheel and ring gear weight 38 lbs.; I also used a V8 pressure plate which is 4 lbs. lighter than the A pressure plate. Be sure to have the flywheel and pressure plate balanced. My engine idles right down and sounds like a stock engine but certainly has faster pickup during exceleration. It also is easier on the rear main bearing. With the roads we have today the lugging power is not as critical as it was years ago. Ron

11-10-2011, 12:21 PM	#4
rafter Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North of Seattle Posts: 50	Re: chopped flywheel Thanks, Ron

11-10-2011, 12:22 PM	#5
rafter Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North of Seattle Posts: 50	Re: chopped flywheel Thanks James

11-10-2011, 08:12 PM	#7
Mikeinnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,262	Re: chopped flywheel Interesting information on Model A & B flywheels on Vince Falters great website..... http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/flywheels.htm

11-10-2011, 08:37 PM	#8
Milton Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 837	Re: chopped flywheel Weld-up counterweighted crank with a 27 pound flywheel and late clutch all balanced. With the Stipe HP350 cam it doesn't sound like an A but you can't have it all.