RXT
Heavy flywheel if a 07-09
Stock flywheel if 10+
New, stock tob/slave
New pilot
Braided line
Mobil 1
Proper break in
Done
Thanks for the heads up lt, I also noticed the workshop manual mentioned a special tool to remove the piot. Looking for a rental now.Be advised, if you are doing the install yourself, be prepared for a fight with the pilot bearing. All known pullers in my shop were tried and none would grip or even fit to get the bearing AND its included housing out.
Actually, bearing itself pulled out. The metal housing its pressed into which is then hammer fit into the crankshaft is a complete MFer to get out.
We resorted to filling the void with chassis grease and using a Matco 1/2" impact extension as essentially a "piston". "Hydraulic pressure" applied to the grease by hammering the extension into the void popped the housing out. Took several tries but it eventually worked.
I was really upset at Ford that day. BUT the Ford Racing HD pilot bearing really is a beefy upgrade.
The ford workshop manual says no bueno on resurface for my MY, so bought a new one. What’s all included in the clutch assembly? What is your recommended fluid?If you've actually burned the clutch out, either have the flywheel resurfaced or replaced, new clutch assembly, and fresh hydraulic fluid.
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Might want to take a look at the rear crank bearing/seal, too.
The ford workshop manual says no bueno on resurface for my MY, so bought a new one. What’s all included in the clutch assembly? What is your recommended fluid?
Never got the pilot bushing out LT, bearing yes, bushing no. FU FordBe advised, if you are doing the install yourself, be prepared for a fight with the pilot bearing. All known pullers in my shop were tried and none would grip or even fit to get the bearing AND its included housing out.
Actually, bearing itself pulled out. The metal housing its pressed into which is then hammer fit into the crankshaft is a complete MFer to get out.
We resorted to filling the void with chassis grease and using a Matco 1/2" impact extension as essentially a "piston". "Hydraulic pressure" applied to the grease by hammering the extension into the void popped the housing out. Took several tries but it eventually worked.
I was really upset at Ford that day. BUT the Ford Racing HD pilot bearing really is a beefy upgrade.
Ever used bread to get one out?Be advised, if you are doing the install yourself, be prepared for a fight with the pilot bearing. All known pullers in my shop were tried and none would grip or even fit to get the bearing AND its included housing out.
Actually, bearing itself pulled out. The metal housing its pressed into which is then hammer fit into the crankshaft is a complete MFer to get out.
We resorted to filling the void with chassis grease and using a Matco 1/2" impact extension as essentially a "piston". "Hydraulic pressure" applied to the grease by hammering the extension into the void popped the housing out. Took several tries but it eventually worked.
I was really upset at Ford that day. BUT the Ford Racing HD pilot bearing really is a beefy upgrade.
Um no, does it work?
Actually we did try that, used grease but the seal tolerance was not small enough so it was a failI've used thick wheel bearing grease, but it's the same thing BJ's bread does. Fill the pilot hole with grease or bread in the other example and use a suitable sized punch to beat on that the grease can't get around. The hydraulic pressure will push the pilot bearing out. I've used this numerous times.