----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Lupynec <mlupynec@globalserve.net>
To: James Porco <jporco@juno.com>
Sent: April 10, 2000 10:19 PM
Subject: Re: [clutch ] - Thanks and more questions
> Kinda like when I was a student, never resurfaced a flywheel or
> turned down brake drums and never paid the ultimate price.
>
> But we now live in a more responsible, post Nader society. Also,
> after all that work with the engine out, and the money already
> committed to, its false economy to scrimp. Turning the flywheel
> will hold up the project while u wait for it to come back.
Preplan
> for this possible eventuality. Arrange for a turn 'while u wait'
> m/c shop appointment, in case u need it.
>
> How much can a flywheel be turned down? A brake/clutch shop
might
> know, others might not. In the book?
>
> Do not resurface a smooth enough flywheel. Do put in all new
> parts - throwout bearing, any pins, bushings, springs, clips.
> Good time to check the flywheel nuts, some cars (spridgets with
no
> locking tabs) are known to loose them. Check for wobble, if no
> dial gauge do it visually against a casting reference, I believe
2
> to 3 thou is normal but check your manual. Finally, a flywheel
> with bad teeth cannot be sent to the dentist, just get a used
one
> (and the starter pinion).
>
> A $5 plastic centering tool for lining up the pressure plate is
> handy but not absolutely necessary.
>
> How about replacing the transmission pilot bearing? Anybody on
the
> list have a comment?
>
> My 2 cents.
>
> Mike L.
> 60 MGA basket, just confirmed it's a 1600. Were there any 1960
> 1500's?
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James Porco <jporco@juno.com>
> To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: April 10, 2000 8:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [clutch ] - Thanks and more questions
>
>
> Also, someone mentioned having the flywheel resurfaced, is this
> necessary if I purchase new a clutch plate kit? Any resources
and
> costs you can offer?
> >
> > To put things in perspective this is a rolling restoration,
not
> a frame off restoration>
>
>
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