I'll second that Centerforce comment. I recently put in a Centerforce II
clutch courtesy of Bernd and I can't be happier with it
-- Kevin Hoegen 99 Solar Yellow MAGNUM S/T CC http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen Flowmaster 3-chamber Dual outlet Stillen RP w/Dual Hooker Euro tips Quick-D TB/K&N Intake 180 RS T-stat/Taylor wires/Autolite plugs Centerforce II clutch SpeedTweaks IAT adjuster...etc....etc (add your link to my site: http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen/links.html )""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <bernd@texas.net> wrote in message news:000a01c15b46$b848c660$040aa8c0@homenet.com... > > One word: Centerforce :) > > You'll have to remove the transmission and driveshaft to do it properly > since you should resurface the flywheel (so that you don't mess up a > perfectly new clutch disc). > > - Bernd > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Wisotzkey, Rich > Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 1:32 PM > To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net' > Subject: DML: Clutch Replacement Questions? > > > I think I'm going to attempt replacing the clutch in my NV3500. I've > never done a clutch before, so I'm looking for advice from anyone who > has replaced one. Here are a couple questions I have. > > 1. Does the transmission need to be removed, or can it just be slid > back and tilted down to do the replacement? I guess this would be as > good a place as any to ask just how heavy that sucker is too? > > 2. Is there a decent throw-out bearing available that doesn't sound > like a can of loose ball-bearings? I'm thinking about purchasing a > Centerforce clutch. If they have a decent bearing to go along with the > clutch, I'll just get theirs. > > 3. I suppose its a good idea to replace the pressure plate along with > the clutch. Would this be correct? > > 4. I also suppose its a good idea to resurface the flywheel also. > Would this also be correct? > > I'm open to any suggestions or recommendations. Like I said, this is > the first clutch replacement I will be attempting. > > Thanks, > Rich - Ashburn, VA >
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