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Thread: Surface Rust on Flywheel
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03-08-2010 #1
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Surface Rust on Flywheel
While awaiting installation in my car, my flywheel and pressure plate has collected some surface rust. The garage I was keeping these in (at a friends house) apparently had a leaky roof and he didn't know it. Boxes got wet and now the flywheel and pressure plate has some rust, nothing major.
What would you suggest to remove the rust and leave a good surface for the clutch? Sandpaper? What grit? SOS or Brillo pads maybe?
Thanks
Doug Gulley
66 C10 383, AFR 190, Accel SuperRam, Hyd Roller 230*/236* 280XFI, aftermarket T56, *under construction*
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03-08-2010 #2
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You can try some 80 grit, but if you can have a machine shop turn them, it would be preferable.
Will it wipe off with brake cleaner?
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I tried the brake parts cleaner but it didn't work.
I just had the flywheel balanced with the engine in November and was hoping I wouldn't have to go the resurfacing route. It's not really all that bad, I just wanted to clean it up the best way without it.
Will having the flywheel resurfaced after it had been balanced affect the balancing any? It's an externally balanced 400 Chevy flywheel.Doug Gulley
66 C10 383, AFR 190, Accel SuperRam, Hyd Roller 230*/236* 280XFI, aftermarket T56, *under construction*
03-09-2010 #4
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Having the fly wheel cut will not effect the balance. If the rust doesn't rub out with w/ steel wool, you should have it cut.
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...or scotch brite.
Originally Posted by wendell
1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454
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