I'm looking to clean and re-grease my flywheel. I have everything that I need except the $100+ clutch alignment tool... How can I avoid this purchase?!
You're serious, 'ey? Riddle me this, then... How come Ricambi sells clutch alignment tools for various models at various prices, yet Kingsborne has a Ferrari "Universal" shaft alignment tool?
When I did mine I used a large socket that was 'nearly' a perfect diameter. Since then I picked up the plastic Kingsborne tool for next time...
I know that it isn't a required tool, and since I already dropped a few on the grease and 60mm socket... I was just lookin' to shave cost Kingsborne, it is!
I "eyeball" mine (single disc). That's the way I've always done it. Look down the inner face of the splines on the disc, and center the splines against the bearing in the flywheel, then tighten. It works for me.
You can buy a universal clutch alignment tool at any local parts shop! I just made one out of a piece of dowel-rod I got from Home Depot.
+1............... this method has worked very well for me for years ............. I have never used a clutch alignment 'tool' ............. . IMO the harder part of the "alignment", is 'clocking' the splines by rotating the clutch/flywheel........ but there is no 'tool' available for that part of the install .......
Gah! I've gotta get this thing apart and then back together! Have I done it before? Nope. I sure do hope you all's (ya'lls) directions are good
Note: this comment is NOT directed at anyone in particular... especially not my customer from Mississippi Just do the job properly instead of wasting hours and hours trying to find a broomstick handle that fits "almost as good". It's a Ferrari for God's sake. I'll send you a Hill Engineering CAT348 with your other items tomorrow morning. Use it and return it promptly. No charge. There is no substitute for the proper tools.
On second thought ................ forget about doing it yourself......... take it to the dealer ............... there is no substitute for 'authorized ferrari dealer service'..................
I'm really quite speechless. If you actually manage to do that for me (who am I?!?), I don't know what I'll do... except probably pay you for it
"Ferrari Authorized Dealer Service," My @ss! I'd rather be a Ferrari tech than have to pay one! Seriously.
LOL ............... I was sarcastic, though I am sure you knew that..................... after you use the 'proper tool' provided by Daniel (supplier of great parts )............. you will see that aligning the splined shaft to the disc in rotational/clocking position may get tricky...... though sometimes it just goes right in..... .
drburnswell, are you going to have your flywheel resurfaced?? I had mine resurfaced when I did my clutch and Hill bearing. Just a quick note if you do have it resurfaced, make sure all the pressure plate interfaces sit perfectly flush down on the flywheel. If the surface is not machined flat all the way up to the retaining edge lips on the outer perimeter of the flywheel. It may leave a 'step' which can hang up the pressure plate when bolting it down. 1. This should be verified visually before you install the disc, get a flashlight and check every pressure plate to flywheel interface for proper contact. 2. Then locate the disc and pressure plate with the Daniel supplied loaner tool. 3. Step torque all bolts to bring down the pressure plate evenly, as you visually check the pressure plate does not hang up on the flywheel 'edge lips'. 4. Then do another inspection at all pressure plate to flywheel interfaces for flushness. 5. If flush, proceed to final torque ........ if not flush find out what is hanging up and address any interferences until it sits flush
I had not planned on having it resurfaced. Is that something that will "Likely" need to be done with just 19K on the odometer?! * I'm harder on my tires and suspension than my clutch. ** Only 2K of those miles are mine! Hmm...
I did not think mine really needed it, since the original lathe/machine marks were still very visible even with almost double your miles......but my mechanic/friend kind of insisted and I folded . Post some pics of your flywheel and see what others here have to say..... .
I never wanted a Ferrari for "Concourse," and I can't realistically fund one for the track. Besides... If the 348 ever becomes "Publicly-popular" and "Highly sought-after," I'll just restore. Watch Barrett-Jackson. The number don't have to match if the work is solid So... What I plan on is a clean driver with miles of fun to come!
