flywheel ring gear
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flywheel ring gear
Hi all,
I need to replace the ring gear on my flywheel ('85 GSL-SE). Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?
Also, does anyone have the steel flywheel from racing beat? Would you recommend replacing the whole unit with this one, since I'll have it apart?
Thanks,
Ben
I need to replace the ring gear on my flywheel ('85 GSL-SE). Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?
Also, does anyone have the steel flywheel from racing beat? Would you recommend replacing the whole unit with this one, since I'll have it apart?
Thanks,
Ben
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the gear is replaceable. When I wrecked my brown 85 GS, I pulled the motor out, and while it was out i figured Id change the clutch before I threw it in my new GSL-SE. Well much to my amazement the ring gear had allmost completely walked itslef off the flywheel. I had to replace the entire flywheel, due to no ring gears being available.
As for the lightened steel flywheel, a lighter flywheel is not allways a better thing. A heavier flywheel is much better for drag racing and produces much better launches.
it all depends on what your going to use the car for.
As for the lightened steel flywheel, a lighter flywheel is not allways a better thing. A heavier flywheel is much better for drag racing and produces much better launches.
it all depends on what your going to use the car for.
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The ring gear coming off of the flywheel can be a sign that the clutch was slipping (alot). As the clutch slips it creates heat, which allows the ring gear to begin to move.
So, to re-install a ring gear and bake it at 400 degree for 20 minutes. Cool the flywheel and keep it close to the ring gear. When you pull the hot ring gear out place it on the cold flywheel and it should slide into place. When it cools it should clamp onto the flywheel, but you can tack weld it to be sure.
So, to re-install a ring gear and bake it at 400 degree for 20 minutes. Cool the flywheel and keep it close to the ring gear. When you pull the hot ring gear out place it on the cold flywheel and it should slide into place. When it cools it should clamp onto the flywheel, but you can tack weld it to be sure.
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It all depends on what your going to use the car for.[/QUOTE]
I thought it was all about staying in the power band, i.e. if a lighter clutch allows the mass to get up the power band faster due to less weight.
Personally, I'll probbaly be going with Racing Beat's stuff.
- Tech
I thought it was all about staying in the power band, i.e. if a lighter clutch allows the mass to get up the power band faster due to less weight.
Personally, I'll probbaly be going with Racing Beat's stuff.
- Tech
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