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Re: Rusty Flywheel

To: Tburke4@aol.com
Subject: Re: Rusty Flywheel
From: mark holbrook <rolling_rock_12@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 07:53:23 -0700 (PDT)
I always thought that everytime you do a clutch job
you should get the flywheel turned.  Just like a brake
job.  There is no point putting new pads on a warped
rotor.
Mark
--- Tburke4@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hello Folks,
> 
> After my engine was marooned at the local gas
> station all Summer (don't ask), 
> I am finally getting it back together. I dug out the
> flywheel and it has a 
> nasty layer of rust on the side that faces the
> clutch. There may be some 
> light pitting beneath the rust. Is this something I
> can just clean up with 
> emery cloth or should I get it resurfaced at a
> machine shop. I'm concerned 
> about resurfacing for fear it might cause problems
> with clutch engagement.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Tom Burke
> 80 Spit


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-Mark Holbrook-

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