clutch problems

[phaatazz]

last year i pulled my engine out of my mustang to do some work on it. while it was out the flywheel rusted. it is a RAM flywheel and so is the clutch. they both have about 3,00 miles on them. because of the rust, i had it resurfaced. now, the clutch is slipping if i dump it above 2,000 rpms and will not engage properly until the rpms drop. any thoughts? also, there were no dowel pins when i pulled it out nor did i put any back in. didnt even think about it until i started trying to diagnose my issue. do all flywheels have dowel pins?

 

[HISSIN50]

Dowel pins are needed. You can buy new ones separate or with new bolts.

Is your clutch adjusted too tight?

Was there rust or contamination on the clutch's friction surfaces?

 

[jrichker]

Did you clean the surface of the flywheel with brake parts cleaner solvent to remove any oil left behind from the machining process? There are always some traces of oil left behind anytime something is machined or resurfaced.