Hehehehe...guess the dealers don't read the manual as resurfacing the
flywheel is pretty much a requirement to keep the new disc from wearing
out prematurely. As for the amount of material removed from the
flywheel during resurfacing, that's what manufacturer specs are for.
Just as a comparison: Would you install new brake pads and calipers on
your old, warped and hot-spotted rotors? No.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Cal Hyer
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 11:45 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: Clutch replacement
I have a '99 FSM. Since it is a short paragraph, I will print it in its
entirety:
"Flywheel machining is not recommended. The flywheel clutch surface is
machined to a unique contour and machining will negate this feature.
However, minor flywheel scoring can be cleaned up by hand with 180 grit
emery, or with surface grinding equipment. Remove only enough material
to reduce scoring (approximately 0.001 - 0.003 in.). Heavy stock
removal is not recommended. Replace the flywheel if scoring is severe
and deeper than 0.076 mm (0.003 in.). Excessive stock removal can
result in flywheel cracking or warpage after installation; it can also
weaken the flywheel and interfere with proper clutch release."
Cal
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