I'm not a Machinist, but I cannot imagine how you would balance a Pressure
Plate without it being bolted to the Flywheel.
Pat
-----Original Message-----
From: Ronnie Day <ronday@home.com>
To: Roadster List <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, March 29, 2001 12:18 PM
Subject: Re: Re[2]: Engine Hoist
>True, but I like to pull the pan on a motor while it's out, and you need
>some sort of stand to allow that. Looking inside the bottom end can tell
>you a lot about the overall condition of the motor. I also would suggest
>having the flywheel and pressure plate balanced separately. Doing it
>separately shouldn't throw the assembly out of balance if you replace the
>PP again later. Find a quality machine shop, not an auto supply with a
>shop in back.
>
>I don't remember the part number off the top of my head, but Nissan has a
>roller type pilot bearing to replace the bushing, if you want. Also don't
>remember if the HD pressure plate (20111) will work on the R-16, but I
>think it will. MUCH stronger than the stock unit. Might be too stiff for
>your taste, but it works well and lasts.
>
>FWIW, Ron
>
>Ronnie Day
>ronday@home.com
>Dallas/Ft. Worth
>'71 510 2-dr (Prepared Class Autocrosser)
>'73 510 2-dr (Street Toy)
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