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Originally Posted by DRMINI
Not sure about MED flywheels, but 2 light race Minispares ones I saw here recently both needed balancing. They were a fair bit off. Maybe due to the ring gear being welded on.
I would check balance before fitting unless it has obvious balance spots drilled. Ditto the backplate.
I would check balance before fitting unless it has obvious balance spots drilled. Ditto the backplate.
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Not sure about MED flywheels, but 2 light race Minispares ones I saw here recently both needed balancing. They were a fair bit off. Maybe due to the ring gear being welded on.
I would check balance before fitting unless it has obvious balance spots drilled. Ditto the backplate.
I would check balance before fitting unless it has obvious balance spots drilled. Ditto the backplate.
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Though I usually just pull the lump to access everything at once, I leave the back wok bolts out so an in situ clutch access can be accomplished. As far as the flywheel removal goes, I use a very large heavy rod of metal aimed at the back of the flywheel through the starter hole. A drive shaft works well. One serious THUD with a hammer on the rod and my flywheel comes off every time.
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Originally Posted by Spitz
Did the new one come assembled with straps in place?
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Did the new one come assembled with straps in place?
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Originally Posted by jedduh01
Be sure you have a proper Flywheel puller special tool on hand. or it will be a bugger to get the flywheel off without that. They are usually well stuck on the crank
After the flywheel is off and free= be careful around the primary gear on the crank. It has really soft bronze bushings too much prying will break the edges. Been there done that.
After the flywheel is off and free= be careful around the primary gear on the crank. It has really soft bronze bushings too much prying will break the edges. Been there done that.
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Originally Posted by mur
Drive a car with a light flywheel first before you buy one. Rotating mass, while not wanted in a race car, certainly can be missed in regular every day driving.
Thanks for the suggestion/help.
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Drive a car with a light flywheel first before you buy one. Rotating mass, while not wanted in a race car, certainly can be missed in regular every day driving.
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Originally Posted by Peppieandmister
Thanks for all the tips!!
Recommend upgrading to a lightened flywheel if budget and driving style allows.
Good luck.
You said driving style?? I want something I can run on the highway with but also be able to roump on it.
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After you get the flywheel off, remove the horse shoe washer and backing ring, run a file around the groove in the crank to remove any burrs. If not , you may have trouble sliding the primary gear off the crank as these burrs will gouge up the inside bushing on the primary gear.
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Originally Posted by Peppieandmister
Thanks for all the tips!!
Recommend upgrading to a lightened flywheel if budget and driving style allows.
Good luck.
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Thanks for all the tips!!
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Be sure you have a proper Flywheel puller special tool on hand. or it will be a bugger to get the flywheel off without that. They are usually well stuck on the crank
After the flywheel is off and free= be careful around the primary gear on the crank. It has really soft bronze bushings too much prying will break the edges. Been there done that.
After the flywheel is off and free= be careful around the primary gear on the crank. It has really soft bronze bushings too much prying will break the edges. Been there done that.
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Originally Posted by Alex
Get a sacrificial spanner and bend it into a shape that will allow access to the lower back bolt of the clutch cover - it is an utter sod to get to, and I leave it out on reassembly.
Mini's are like buses they come along in a bunch
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Get a sacrificial spanner and bend it into a shape that will allow access to the lower back bolt of the clutch cover - it is an utter sod to get to, and I leave it out on reassembly.
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Originally Posted by minimans
Do it all the time, It's not that hard just fiddly getting the wock bolts out.
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Do it all the time, It's not that hard just fiddly getting the wock bolts out.
Mini's are like buses they come along in a bunch
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All,
Seems that my oil seal is leaking at the clutch. Is it possible to remove the flywheel while the engine is in the car? Of course it would be much easier out. Just wanting to see if someone has done it before.
Thanks!
Seems that my oil seal is leaking at the clutch. Is it possible to remove the flywheel while the engine is in the car? Of course it would be much easier out. Just wanting to see if someone has done it before.
Thanks!
