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SlowGT · 08-12-2002, 11:17 AM

I'd resurface the flywheel if you've fried the clutch.

To keep the flywheel wheel from turning:
1) I have a neat tool that hooks on 2 teeth and has about a foot long handle. Works great. Only cost me $15. Not as handy for installation torque unless you have a helper to hold it.
-OR-
2) Ensure the torque on your harmonic balancer is right (I believe it's around 120-130#). Then just put a socket and a breaker bar on the balancer bolt and let it rest against the smog pump or anything solid. The torque on your flywheel bolts should be about 85#.

Your engine won't require any extra support while the tranny is out.

In the future, you can shift your 5spd clutchless (after you start out in 1st gear). Up and down. That'll save you any long hauls in 1st.

E-mail me if you want. I'll give you my #. I can explain a lot on the phone that probably wouldn't make any sense if I tried to type it on here.

08-12-2002, 11:17 AM	#2
SlowGT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Columbia Co, PA Posts: 303	I'd resurface the flywheel if you've fried the clutch. To keep the flywheel wheel from turning: 1) I have a neat tool that hooks on 2 teeth and has about a foot long handle. Works great. Only cost me $15. Not as handy for installation torque unless you have a helper to hold it. -OR- 2) Ensure the torque on your harmonic balancer is right (I believe it's around 120-130#). Then just put a socket and a breaker bar on the balancer bolt and let it rest against the smog pump or anything solid. The torque on your flywheel bolts should be about 85#. Your engine won't require any extra support while the tranny is out. In the future, you can shift your 5spd clutchless (after you start out in 1st gear). Up and down. That'll save you any long hauls in 1st. E-mail me if you want. I'll give you my #. I can explain a lot on the phone that probably wouldn't make any sense if I tried to type it on here. __________________ Old Slow GT New Slow GT--> under construction Latest Addition: 95 Cobra R, #73, bone stock, ~6100 miles.