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Old 07-15-2010, 05:12 PM
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Re: Clutch & or Trans issue GTS

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Originally Posted by Rich F View Post
Got the transmission to the shop and apart apart. The key on the lower cluster main gear sheared. I think the guy that did the rebuild really messed up. New synchros, bearings and rem polished everything. Not sure how it's going to work out with him. He was my buddy until it broke. I think he's going to try and charge me for the repair.

Spoke to Quarter Master (very helpful guy named Dave). They make an 8.5" double disc model that should fit the QM GTS flywheel I have. Apparently they are updating their web site and many products are not on the site. He claims it's a much better unit than the older single disc that came with the GTS. He is going to verify that the unit will fit my flywheel and call tomorrow with pricing (he guessed it would be a bit less than the 7.25 models). Will also switch to the center hydraulic throw out bearing while I'm in there.

since I am going thru some clutch and fly wheel issues the following weights were measured on my high tech baby scale. these are fly wheels only and are actual.

Ford nodular iron wt.21.25 lbs
Ram alum/steel wt.14.25 lbs
zoom alum/ steel wt. 12.0 lbs
quatermaster alum/steel 11.0 lbs
summit steel steel/steel 23.0 lbs

The best looking and degree of quality workman ship looks to be the Zoom.
The lighest including the clutch is the quatermaster. Since I live a half hour from Summit Racing I am going with what Summit stocks. After talking to the quatermaster people my flywheel and clutch are junk. This info. only.
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