Hi Ian
Whatever you remove from the friction area remove the same amount from the
area where the cover plate bolts on, some of the flywheels have a small
step, 0.010" or there about, which affects the pressure applied to the
friction plate.
Graham.
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From: Canada <canada@voyageronline.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 10:13 PM
Subject: TR6--To shave or not?
>
> Greetings Listers--
>
> I'll be installing an OD tranny and clutch in my '76 next month and have
> been considering having the flywheel shaved while I'm in there. I've
> heard pros & cons about doing this from people I respect, but would
> appreciate additional wisdom. I'm not looking for race-winning
> performance with this somewhat tired engine, but would like to get a
> little more low-cost punch out of it if possible. (Aluminum's probably
> out of the question price-wise.) What's the verdict on safety? If I do
> have any metal removed, I would probably stay on the conservative side,
> but what's recommended and what can I expect in the way of performance?
> Finally, since I've loaned out my Bentley manual and have forgotten all
> that's involved in removing a flywheel (special tools or whatever), I may
> put the decision off until I have the engine rebuilt in a year or two.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ian
> CF57345
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