flywheel/clutch questions?

[98SVTslobra]

I just ordered a aluminum flywheel and new clutch, i read that i should use the oem TOB and pilot bearings but would timkin bearings work as well? as far as flywheel bolts go, should i go with frpp or arp bolts, any input would help thanks guys

 

[SVTPower97]

i would get new bearings but i don't see a need for new bolts i wouldn't replace those unless you strip one or something

 

[gq916]

get a timken tob, new pilot bearing, clutch fork, and pivot bearing also. what kind of aluminum flywheel did u get?

 

[PACIFICGREENSVT]

I saw a kevlar pilot bearing, I forget who makes it, I was going to order one & try it but I didnt wanna wait for shipping.

 

[PSUCOBRA96]

oem or you will be doing it again sooner rather than later, I think someone sais there is a trick too when you install it to put two springs on the clutch fork or sometheing so the TOB doesnt ride the clutch,...anyone know what I am tlaking about cause I wanna try it myself before I drop the cash to replace mine, I wanna see if my noise will go away

 

[Toasty]

i would get new bearings but i don't see a need for new bolts i wouldn't replace those unless you strip one or something

Something in my memory says that the factory flywheel bolts are one time use. I cant remember this well enough to be definitive. My installer recommended ARP bolts for safety. I prefer my feet being attached to my legs.

 

[whitefiveo]

if you drive your car every single day like me then get new oem TOB and pilot bearings. I have used a couple different ones, and the oem has lasted me the longest. As far as the bolts, I personally would go with ARP just to be safe.

 

[98SVTslobra]

gq916 - i got a fidanza alum. flywheel, as far everyone else thanks for your input, looks like ill order some arp bolts, oem bearings, oem coble also id like to hear more about the double spring trick that psucobra96 mentioned, is it really needed to get a new clutch fork? thanks guys

 

[Wynn]

There's a part to keep the TOB off the clutch. You connect it AFTER the tranny is installed. It goes between the ear on the bellhousing and the actual clutch fork. Slick piece- I'll probably try it next time I do a clutch. I think they're less than $20.

 

[cobra916]

OEM TOB SUCKS dont get it... im a oem type of guy but these bearings suck.. search timken on google.. its known to be the best tob. get what GQ916 says just to have cheap insurance.

 

[gq916]

OEM TOB SUCKS dont get it... im a oem type of guy but these bearings suck.. search timken on google.. its known to be the best tob. get what GQ916 says just to have cheap insurance.

:xpl: :loser:

 

[98SVTslobra]

how come i need to replace the clutch fork and pivot ball? the car only has 56k miles on it.

 

[cobra916]

how come i need to replace the clutch fork and pivot ball? the car only has 56k miles on it.

cause the car is older and who knows how it was treated before.. those parts are cheap anyways.

 

[PSUCOBRA96]

There's a part to keep the TOB off the clutch. You connect it AFTER the tranny is installed. It goes between the ear on the bellhousing and the actual clutch fork. Slick piece- I'll probably try it next time I do a clutch. I think they're less than $20.

I have heard of people using two carb springs, is that what oyu are talking about?

 

[jumperjack]

It is called the LDC freeplay mod and you can get it from Lethal.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/driveline-216/578512-what-ldc-freeplay-mod-clutch.html

However unless you are going with an aftermarket quadrant and firewall adjuster I do not believe it should be used.

 

[PSUCOBRA96]

thats very interesting, for only 15 bucks, i say this because I just took my car in to get the TOB replaced, I couldnt stand it anymore and felt that it wasnt safe to race until it got fixed, I assume this mod is easy to install

 

[98SVTslobra]

yeah i have aftermarket quadrant and adjuster, ill take a look at that ldc freeplay mod since its only $15, also i saw that there are 2 ford tob, the frpp and the oem one, any differnce between the 2?

 

[cobra916]

Timken bearings bring precision engineering to overcome the throw out bearing dilema and headaches that the OEM squeaky TOB brings to mustang owners.
Timken uses Aramid Fibers (same composition on bullet proof vests and it should be noted that the Aramid fiber material is stronger than steel of it's same weight). This is the right choice. Do it right once and for all.

 

[98SVTslobra]

thanks for all the help guys, ill order up timken tob and pilot some arp bolts for flywheel and pp, oem clutch fork and pivot ball and call it a day! :rockon: