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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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I am replacing the clutch in my 1976 corvette. I have removed the flywheel and I am trying to decide if it needs to be resurfaced.
There are no indentations or distortions on the surface.
What would be the criteria for re-surfacing the flywheel or is it just a good practice?
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Stress cracks show up when it gets hot, take it to a machine shop and ask them, but it wouldn't hurt anything to have it ground.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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I would most certainly want a new surface for a new clutch disc.
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I would also replace the pressure plate.That's way to much work to have to do this job over again due to an uneven surface.Good time to upgrade to a billet flywheel for future power upgrades and or safety reasons.Heard to many stories of exploding flywheels....
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its good practice in any case...how often do you get the opportunity to do this? its worth the $75 for a professional job
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I had mine resurfaced for $30. They cleaned it too.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 12:15 AM
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Thank you all for the advise. I am going to have it checked and re-surfaced.
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