Can you turn a flywheel on a brake lathe

Messages: 6, Likes Received: The biggest issues are: 1 Any heat-stress cracks? May 30, 4. Messages: 3, Likes Received: No such thing as re-balancing a car flywheel. As far as I know? They are balanced and indexed at the factory for the proper config that they fit on. My late model ZZ one piece seal block takes a different flywheel and different balance than say Never heard or seen of anyone re-balancing one. Grinding I thought was a little better because it gave you that cross hatch finish that just a lathe couldn't do.

A severe consequence includes the problem of clutch disengagement. However, the index positioning becomes preeminent in the case of the externally balanced engine. The technique here is to mark the position before removing and reinstalling the flywheel back on the crank. This pro tip will help to maintain the engine balance accurately. Mark the flywheel when you are unsure whether an engine is internally or externally balanced. It will help you install it in the exact position as it was before.

A car flywheel is an essential part of automobiles. Considering the above information, you are greatly benefited in the pursuit of knowing how to resurface a flywheel. Driving Tips. Maintenance Tips. Car Review. Car Comparison. Industry knowledge. Last updated Jan 19, How to Resurface a Flywheel: Complete Inspection and Resurfacing Every flywheel needs resurfacing at some point in time.

Cutting the Flywheel A brake lathe is required to begin with the cutting technique. The pocket type flywheels have the pressure plate mounted on a raised outer area and the disc's go in the pocket against the flywheel surface. Most heavy duty double disc clutches have the recessed center. Light duty automotive clutches have a flat flywheel surface. Yes and the raised posts that the pressure plate mount to should be ground the same amount that was taken off the fywheel face.

I understand the differences between the different clutches and how they are set up. I have no preference as long as the person performing the work can show me they know the process they are working with and can accurately measure the work that is being performed and demonstrate the work.

All rights reserved. Yes No. OK Cancel. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Machining car engine Flywheel on a lathe any advice? GoceKU Registered Registered. Joined Jul 14, Messages 1, I'm in a process of refreshing my car's engine, and one of the main things is dealing with the clutch and all the oil leaks. Bought a new pressure plate, clutch and release bearing but the flywheel is worn about 0,,15mm and it seems to be uneven, no cracking or hot spots, so i wanted to try machining it on my lathe, but i've never turned an flywheel is it like turning brake discs any advice or thing to look for?

Joined Oct 20, Messages I've never turned a flywheel on a lathe. When I worked at a shop, we resurfaced flywheels on a "flywheel grinder" which was much like a giant rotary table with a Cup style Grinding Wheel perpendicular to the flywheel surface. Much like what's shown in this video:. Joined Mar 26, Messages Hi Grinding might be a better option. With coolant.