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?
Time for a Clutch
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by d-man57, Jan 15, 2008.
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yeah i cant see why you cant turn the flywheel on it, ive done it one a few 4 wheelers...
the flywheel can get real hot and warp, and yourll burn another clutch faster
1k sounds like a good deal to me, you figure parts are at least half that if not more, and labor wouldnt be cheap -
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.
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I would strongly recommend refacing the flywheel. If you don't, the clutch will not seat in properly and will drastically shorten it's life, not to mention the flywheel most definately has hot spots on it. Refacing will give you a clean, straight surface for the clutch pads to properly seat.
As for the price, if $1000 is parts and labor, that's real cheap. The last clutch I bought was an Eaton easy pedal, and it was $800, plus almost a thousand to have it put in. But, if you can get it done for that, go for it. All truckers deserve a few breaks now and then, especially now! -
ah yup....$1700 to $2100 to replace a chutch. I love the newer easy pull clutches but if you get a self adjustable clutch you have to actually use the clutch or it won't self adjust (re:double clutching)
I imagine he's giving you that price for you helping, just make sure "you helping" doesn't mean "you do it in my shop, with my tools and I watch" -
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.
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As long as you don't grenade the clutch you can get away with not resurfacing it. It will not last as long though as it doesn't seat as good.
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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.
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gota love the easy pull cluthes. But you can't tell me you didn't lay down a patch of rubber the first few times you let the clutch out!!! been there...
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