Time for a Clutch

The clutch on my W9 has been feeling a little strange lately, For the most part i think it's time to replace it, 550K miles. I do most of the maintenance myself but i don't have the equipment for this job. A friend of mine does and said if i help, I'd be looking at $1000 for parts and his time. I haven't looked into the parts cost yet but, this price sounds a little low. I mentioned that i wanted the flywheel turned and he gave me a strange look and said, Why? This was always something i did on every clutch job for my personal vehicles. I personally think it should be done, i have no plans to get rid of the truck in the near future and think it will make for a better job. Anyone want to throw their 2 cents in?

 

I've known this fella for some time, he's not a hacker or anything like that, but a tight wad he is. He said he's changed out quite afew and never had to do this but once, and that one lost the clutch facing and chewed the flywheel. It bit me a long time ago on a car and had to redo it i, never dealt with a big truck clutch before.

 

I've made up my mind to resurface the flywheel, which i figured on doing it anyway. How he has gotten away with not doing it and not having a problem is beyond me, i told ya he was a tight wad. We've helped each other out from time to time, i don't feel as he owes me anything, but he offered. He's a go getter type so no worries about me getting the short end. I think I'll go with the easy pull, it's not that much more and they stock it.

 

Finished the clutch job last night, man what a difference. Had the flywheel done, although my buddy said it looked good to him, put an Eaton easy pedal in. Replaced a gasket on the back of the trans, changed the fluid and replaced a u-joint. I got outta there for a tad over $1300, real happy with it. Got rid of the slight vibration i had at just over 75 mph. Thanks for your input.

 

Yeah, yer right. Real easy coming in and it's out before ya know it, it left some marks, and yes i was grinning. Silky smooth once ya get the hang of it.