That flywheel will make a nice base to a Lamp. That's about all
it's good for if it has cracks. It is ABSOLUTELY something you do NOT
want to have coming apart as you wind it up on that Freeway on Ramp.
!!!!
Rich
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> From: jhankins@ix.netcom.com[SMTP:jhankins@ix.netcom.com]
> Reply To: jhankins@ix.netcom.com
> Sent: Sunday, June 22, 1997 3:59 PM
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: Clutch
>
> Well, with the advice and encouragement of the folks that responded to
> my earlier request for
> help, I got the clutch and transmission out without having to remove
> the engine. Once I figured
> out what needed to happen, it wasn't too bad, although I did have to
> drill two small holes in
> the transmission tunnel. (Gasp!!!) If anyone is interested, i'll be
> glad to document the
> procedure in more detail.
>
> Now that the clutch is out, I am in SERIOUS need of advice.
>
> First, the flywheel ring gear (157 teeth) is pretty badly chewed up.
> Also, the flywheel has been
> machined at least once, and there are some pretty deep cracks due to
> some obvious overheating.
> So, It would appear that I need to replace both the flywheel and the
> ring gear. Should I, and if
> so can anyone tell me where I might find said items and what specific
> parts numbers I should
> ask for?
>
> Also, the whole clutch is pretty much a basket case. (hey, I was able
> to salvage the bell-
> housing, so it ain't all bad news!) I would appreciate any suggestions
> as to what to use as a
> replacement and where I might get all the parts, too. The engine is
> the 5-bolt variety, and the
> clutch looks like a Schiefer.
>
> I've heard at least one apochryphal story that the Tiger needs
> something different in the way of
> a clutch set-up than a standard Ford. I also wouldn't mind the reduced
> effort of a Centerforce
> clutch. I don't want to risk having to redo the job in a few months,
> so I would be grateful for
> specific details from those of you who have already gone through the
> exercise. I don't drive the
> car real hard, so I don't need anything fancy. Functional and reliable
> would be nice.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Joe
>
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