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pacerman 
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 Topic: 69 AMX Clutch BoltsPosted: Feb/03/2017 at 6:24pm |
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OK my 69 AMX has been a roller, no drive train, ever since I have had it. I am sending the rotating mass out for precision balancing and want to know about the bolts to attach the clutch to the flywheel. 3/8 x 16 bolts about 1 1/4 inch long appear correct. I have a new centerforce clutch and a Scheiffer flywheel.
Do I need flange head bolts, regular hex bolts (whcih is what I have) or flat washers or split washers. It appears that the factory (looking in my bolt box) only used grade 5 hardware (TR head stamp). Need recommendations for the proper bolts because I don't want the balancing guy to have to acquire them.
Thanks, Joe |
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Posted: Feb/03/2017 at 6:44pm |
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I've never seen a rotating assembly balanced with the pressure plate installed. That is something new to me. But as to the hardware, as it is uniformly distributed around the circumference of the flywheel, I would think it wouldn't matter what hardware you used as long as it was all the same..
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Posted: Feb/04/2017 at 6:43am |
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Every engine that I have balanced (WHICH IS EVERY ENGINE BUILD), I give them front dampener, crank, flywheel/flexplate, single rod bearing, rings, pistons and rods. Never any hardware. I make sure the flywheel has good ring gear or have it replaced before balance and what every crank grinding needs done accomplished, all before the balance work.
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Posted: Feb/04/2017 at 7:55am |
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Guys, The machinist wants everything I am putting together, including the clutch. I only assumed he wanted the fasteners too, but he does not have to use them if he does not need them. Joe
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Posted: Feb/04/2017 at 8:22am |
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the correct bolts for stock set up are grade 8. used with a lock washer,they have a longer than normal shoulder to center pressure plate. I have seen them aftermarket also,i would check summit racing.
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Posted: Feb/04/2017 at 8:24am |
A few things things to consider. A pressure plate is neutral balanced at assembly. I can't see where adding that to the rotating assembly provides any value. Secondly, I can't remember what the balancing speed is but I think it's around 500 rpm. If you have a pressure plate with any movable parts (like rollers) I'd be concerned that they all assumed a running position at that low speed. Thirdly, if by 'clutch' you also mean the clutch disc, frankly I'd be looking for another balancing shop. |
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Posted: Feb/04/2017 at 10:24am |
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The request to include the clutch always seemed unusual to me, but I have asked the shop several times about it. I will discuss it with them again when I deliver the parts. Thanks everyone. Joe
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