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Re: Tranny out and flywheel surfacing/lightening?

To: Tracy Drummond <bighealey@charter.net>,
Subject: Re: Tranny out and flywheel surfacing/lightening?
From: Blue One Hundred <international_investor@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 18:23:16 -0700 (PDT)
Tracy -

I just bought a bill bolton lightened flywheel, but I
haven't put it in my BJ8 yet.  I have a question...

Do you have to noticeably spin up the motor more when
engaging the clutch from a standing start, or is it
still pretty forgiving?

Thanks,

Alan

'53 BN1 '64 BJ8

--- Tracy Drummond <bighealey@charter.net> wrote:
> Scott,
> 
> I just had Bill Bolton do mine.  Noticable
> improvement. He gets 180 but 
> needs yours as a core exchange.
> 
> Recommended.  No interest just a satisfied customer.
>  blah blah disclaimer
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Scott Willis wrote:
> 
> >So most you folks suggest all new clutch parts
> since it's out. Sounds like
> >good advice.
> >
> >What about the flywheel? Should I have it
> lightened? Any luck there? Anyone
> >get noticable horsepower boost?
> >
> >If you reduce flywheel weight is there a recomended
> machine shop? A buddy with
> >a TR had his done locally. Not sure I trust these
> guys.
> >
> >My teeth on flywheel look Ok and slight wear (more
> on one side I think than
> >other) but I am sure this should be replaced at the
> same time, eh? Perhaps out
> >o round?
> >
> >Cheers,
> >Scott
> >Mashed BN7





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