Varilux
Well-known member
I had my slipping clutch replaced a couple months ago ('65 inline, 8.5" dish flywheel, T5 trans), which revealed the flywheel had really reached the end of its life. Couldn't find a new one at the time, so they turned it one last time and reinstalled a new clutch.
The result was quite a bit of chattering (and for some reason, the adjustment nut had to be moved the whole way out to the very edge of the adjustment rod to get the clutch operating properly. I took one trip of 40 miles or so (to work and back), and realized I needed to do something. Fortunately, someone here had a spare flywheel he was willing to sell me, and the shop says it is now turned (1" pocket) and ready to go.
Since I only have 40 miles on the disc and plate, I figured just take the car in and have them swap out the flywheel. However, Rickwrench helped me realize there are several parts I'm going to need to replace- again (including, potentially, the pressure plate- since those 40 miles involved quite a bit of bumper to bumper, and the plate may have lost its tempering).
Anyway, normally I just get everything from Modern Driveline, but I'm wondering if it's possible to just source the parts locally (since the shop says they'll be ready for the car around Wed/Thur). What all am I going to need for the flywheel swap, and is there a year/application I can reference when purchasing parts for my clutch (since the T5 obviously isn't using '65 Mustang parts for the disc, bearing, etc.)?
Thanks for the help!
Pete
The result was quite a bit of chattering (and for some reason, the adjustment nut had to be moved the whole way out to the very edge of the adjustment rod to get the clutch operating properly. I took one trip of 40 miles or so (to work and back), and realized I needed to do something. Fortunately, someone here had a spare flywheel he was willing to sell me, and the shop says it is now turned (1" pocket) and ready to go.
Since I only have 40 miles on the disc and plate, I figured just take the car in and have them swap out the flywheel. However, Rickwrench helped me realize there are several parts I'm going to need to replace- again (including, potentially, the pressure plate- since those 40 miles involved quite a bit of bumper to bumper, and the plate may have lost its tempering).
Anyway, normally I just get everything from Modern Driveline, but I'm wondering if it's possible to just source the parts locally (since the shop says they'll be ready for the car around Wed/Thur). What all am I going to need for the flywheel swap, and is there a year/application I can reference when purchasing parts for my clutch (since the T5 obviously isn't using '65 Mustang parts for the disc, bearing, etc.)?
Thanks for the help!
Pete