Messed up flywheel, any ideas?

andy669 · 03-20-2005, 08:38 AM

The factory bolts are a metric thread similiar to 5/16. I dont think a 3/8 bolt would fit very good in the pressure plate. Theres not a whole lot of room there and the head of a 3/8 bolt might be too big to tighten down properly.

Andy

SurfaRiver · 03-20-2005, 08:56 AM

well, we're gonna give it a go today. Looked at the bolt head size, it looks like if I use header bolts (smaller heads) it will clear the clutch just fine. I'll post in 12 hours or so and let ya know how it goes *fingers crossed*

Gearhead999 · 03-20-2005, 11:40 AM

I don't see why you couldn't drill them out and use Grade 8 bolts. If the head is a problem, how about socket head bolts [allen bolts]??

If you don't think you can do it, find a local machine shop. I wouldn't throw it away for that.

03-20-2005, 08:38 AM	#1
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Re: Messed up flywheel, any ideas? The factory bolts are a metric thread similiar to 5/16. I dont think a 3/8 bolt would fit very good in the pressure plate. Theres not a whole lot of room there and the head of a 3/8 bolt might be too big to tighten down properly. Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

03-20-2005, 08:56 AM	#2
SurfaRiver Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 54	Re: Messed up flywheel, any ideas? well, we're gonna give it a go today. Looked at the bolt head size, it looks like if I use header bolts (smaller heads) it will clear the clutch just fine. I'll post in 12 hours or so and let ya know how it goes fingers crossed __________________ 1979 Mustang ... 12K Holley 600 CFM 4 bbl Edlebrock Performer RPM Comp Cam 8.8 Rear end with posi from 88 stang Next Projects AFR Heads Stroker Crankshaft and new Pistons T5 Runs 15.0 now, need more traction

03-20-2005, 11:40 AM	#3
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: Messed up flywheel, any ideas? I don't see why you couldn't drill them out and use Grade 8 bolts. If the head is a problem, how about socket head bolts [allen bolts]?? If you don't think you can do it, find a local machine shop. I wouldn't throw it away for that. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

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