clutch and flywheel - Page 2

ERStettin · 03-26-2006, 03:35 PM

That is how close to 0 it is. When you put a object like a crankshaft in motion, it is balanced to within 50 oz, 28 oz or 0 (nuetral balance). As that crankshaft turns higher and higher rpms, that balance will become a heavier and heavier stressor on the parts in the engine. If you get a nuetral balanced crankshaft, it will not exert any forces away from the crankshaft when it rotates. The crank is balance to a nuetral state so there are no forces moving out from the crankshaft causing harmonics and the like.

A nuetral balance is what you want for high rpm combinations. The more rpms you spin, the higher those non nuetral forces become and the more likely you are going to throw a rod, or something due to those forces.

Atleast, this is how I understand it.....lol.

1Quik85GT · 03-26-2006, 05:17 PM

Coupe,

the clutch works.

Hotrod · 03-29-2006, 05:51 PM

What can I use to get the pilot bearing out besides a slide hammer. I tried one tonight but the tip I got from school wont fit intothe hole. Im going to try and get a smaller tip but if it wont work than im going to need to do something else.

coupe · 03-29-2006, 08:18 PM

They are a nightmare...you have to have a slide-hammer with a "puller"-style claw that clamps the inside of the pilot bearing...There are two indentations for the "claws" to contact. Last resort: chisel and alot of care and time.

Italian LX · 03-29-2006, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrod

What can I use to get the pilot bearing out besides a slide hammer.

I use grease and an appropriately sized metal rod and force that bitch out.

It sometimes gets a little messy, but a few whacks and that thing comes right out.

TheJeanyus · 03-29-2006, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Italian LX

I use grease and an appropriately sized metal rod and force that bitch out.

It sometimes gets a little messy, but a few whacks and that thing comes right out.

That whole post sounds really gross in a

kinda way.

QWKSNKE · 03-30-2006, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Italian LX

I use grease and an appropriately sized metal rod and force that bitch out.

It sometimes gets a little messy, but a few whacks and that thing comes right out.

My dad taught me that many years ago

Italian LX · 03-30-2006, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

My dad taught me that many years ago

I learned it from watching porn.

. . . wait. . . are we talking about the same thing.

Hotrod · 03-30-2006, 05:31 AM

Ive heard of doing that but dont know exactly how it works. Can yall tell me the process?

Italian LX · 03-30-2006, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrod

Ive heard of doing that but dont know exactly how it works. Can yall tell me the process?

Get a solid piece of metal rod (or any rigid material) that will fit into the pilot bearing; it should be round and just slightly smaller than the tranny input shaft. Fill the opening of the bearing/crank with grease (the thicker the better) and place the rod into the whole. Hit it as hard as you can with a hammer.

Basically, the pressure build-up of the grease being compressed behind the bearing will force it out.

03-26-2006, 03:35 PM	#11
ERStettin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 109	Re: clutch and flywheel That is how close to 0 it is. When you put a object like a crankshaft in motion, it is balanced to within 50 oz, 28 oz or 0 (nuetral balance). As that crankshaft turns higher and higher rpms, that balance will become a heavier and heavier stressor on the parts in the engine. If you get a nuetral balanced crankshaft, it will not exert any forces away from the crankshaft when it rotates. The crank is balance to a nuetral state so there are no forces moving out from the crankshaft causing harmonics and the like. A nuetral balance is what you want for high rpm combinations. The more rpms you spin, the higher those non nuetral forces become and the more likely you are going to throw a rod, or something due to those forces. Atleast, this is how I understand it.....lol. __________________ Dart 360 (ADPerformance), FTI AFR 225, FTI Edelbrock Victor EFI, FTI Cam, Pro M 80 MM (42lb injectors), KOOKS Longtubes 1 7/8 inch to 2 inch to 3.5 inch collectors, Pro Motion TKO, FMS 4.88, Global West Suspension, ET Drags, TwEECer RT 10.74 @ 127.68 (best so far) THANKS : Ed Curtis www.flowtechinduction.com, Dave of www.jdsperformance.com, Walt of Pro Motion Transmissions, Jack of www.musclemotors.com, Brian of www.adperformance.com and Matt of SPEC clutches (www.specclutch.com)

03-26-2006, 05:17 PM	#12
1Quik85GT Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 895	Re: clutch and flywheel Coupe, the clutch works.

03-29-2006, 05:51 PM	#13
Hotrod Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 68	Re: clutch and flywheel What can I use to get the pilot bearing out besides a slide hammer. I tried one tonight but the tip I got from school wont fit intothe hole. Im going to try and get a smaller tip but if it wont work than im going to need to do something else.

03-29-2006, 08:18 PM	#14
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	Re: clutch and flywheel They are a nightmare...you have to have a slide-hammer with a "puller"-style claw that clamps the inside of the pilot bearing...There are two indentations for the "claws" to contact. Last resort: chisel and alot of care and time. __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein

03-30-2006, 05:31 AM	#19
Hotrod Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 68	Re: clutch and flywheel Ive heard of doing that but dont know exactly how it works. Can yall tell me the process?