FYI - Tilton still makes the ring gear for the aluminum flywheels that they
made. I contacted them this summer and got a part number. They are $100,
and can ordered from Tilton distributors (Tilton doesn't sell direct). If
anyone is interested, I'll get the part number (it's on my email at work)
and publish it to the list. Come to think of it, they may still make the
flywheels too. Even if they don't, if someone has a shop willing to make
some aluminum flywheels with steel clutch inserts, the ring gear problem
would be solved.
Pete Dehmler
> From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> Reply-To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 18:31:35 -0400
> To: "Lehinger" <Lehinger@fwi.com>, "Datsun-Roadsters"
> <Datsun-Roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: Alum. flywheels - Datsun
>
> While aluminum flywheels are great for a race car, they're lousy for a
> modified/stock street car. Several years ago I drove a 510 and a Z that had
> aluminum flywheels and they shook like crazy as the flywheel was too light
> to dampen the engine vibrations. You also needed a lot of revs to start them
> from stop, even a modified Z engine. My neighbor had one in his MGB and
> ripped it out as soon as he could.
>
> A lightened steel flywheel is IMHO a much better alternative and cheaper.
>
> Mike
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Lehinger <Lehinger@fwi.com>
> To: Datsun-Roadsters <Datsun-Roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 7:34 AM
> Subject: FW: Alum. flywheels - Datsun
>
>
>> I called Donato yesterday - they are about 1 hr sw of Ft Wayne. Donato
>> makes parts for racing vipers - trans ets. Jim races a spridget. Below
> is
>> what he currently carries. He can give a better price starting at 10 -
> any
>> interest? I can get hum a stock u20 flywheel.
>> Lee Ehinger
>> OROC
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jim D [mailto:donato1@netusa1.net]
>> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 10:08 PM
>> To: Lehinger@fwi.com
>> Subject: Re: Alum. flywheels - Datsun
>>
>>
>> Lee,
>> I have the spec's on the following for Nissan
>> 240sx,300zx,300 zx-turbo, 300 zx non-turbo
>> 240, 260 ,280 z 's
>> 1200(B110)
>> 411, 510, 610, and 710
>> All aluminum flywheels have a 1050 high alloy steel clutch surface,
>> all machined and only grade 10 or better hardware. I can get you a
>> quote on your flywheel if you can send me a stock to copy and make a
>> print.
>> The only hang up may be matching up a ring gear, and it's cost
>> My best quess would be in the $ 315 to 340 range
>> Thanks for your interest
>> Jim D
>>
>>
>>
>>
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