What is the purpose of the flywheel in a clutch system?
The Flywheel has 3 main functions. The first is to maintain a rotating mass (inertia) to assist the engine rotation and provide a more consistent delivery of torque during running. The second is to provide a ring gear for the starter motor to engage on.
Does flywheel need to be replaced with clutch?
When you notice clutch “slippage,” it is usually because the clutch disc is worn. You will rarely need to replace the flywheel, but the flywheel should be resurfaced whenever the clutch disc is replaced in a high-mileage car, and that can be easily done when the clutch assembly has been removed.
What’s the difference between clutch and flywheel?
The flywheel is mounted on the engine crankshaft, so it spins when the engine is running. In most cars, the flywheel is positioned essentially vertically, and crossways in the car. A clutch plate is a disk approximately the same size as the flywheel.
Can a slipping clutch damage flywheel?
When your clutch is slipping, it can cause additional problems if left unattended. A slipping clutch could result in damage to the pressure plate and flywheel, if not properly fixed.
How big is the flywheel on a DSM clutch?
Most all of these machines are set up to resurface the flywheel at a slight angle (inner diameter slightly deeper than the outer diameter). Often the tool they are using to measure is not accurate and they dont even know how to read it. .608″ to .610″ is ideal for DSM performance clutches.
What’s the difference between a flywheel and a clutch?
Flywheel step is the step height of the outer shelf that the clutch pressure plate bolts to. It is the difference between the friction surface and the upper step shown here in the pic.
What’s the step height on a flywheel clutch?
If you were to machine only the friction surface of the flywheel, the clutch wouldn’t grab and hold as well. The step height is critical to proper clutch operation.
How big do flywheels need to be for RRE clutch?
Up to .613″ will work. Do not try to use anything shallower than .608″ Stock is .612″ Our flywheels come stepped to .609″ to .610″ always. Yes this works with all the clutches that we sell, we are smart like that, having our flywheels work with our clutches 🙂