should I be concerned with this flywheel?

No.11 · Mar 13, 2012

I received my ford racing flywheel from american muscle along with a few other goodies. everything looked good, except for this scratch on the clutch side of the flywheel. should I be concerned with this? I bought brand new stuff so I wouldn't have to worry about getting something damaged... I don't want to have to resurface a brand new flywheel. should I ask for a replacement? or is this nothing to worry about?

Gearbanger 101 · Mar 13, 2012

It's fine, don't give it a second thought.

betke76 · Mar 13, 2012

Its nothing to worry about, is upsetting though to open the box on a shiny new part and see a scratch

No.11 · Mar 13, 2012

ah so it's ok then... even if the scratch is deep enough to catch my fingernail?

at what point would a scratch on a new flywheel cause any problems?

Boosted92LX · Mar 13, 2012

A scratch won't give you problems at all. Slotted brake rotors don't cause problems.... What will is a warped/uneven surface, or a glazed surface keeping the clutch from biting properly.

No.11 · Mar 13, 2012

gotcha!

glad it's no a bigger deal. wanted to get this done in the weekend.

NIKwoaC · Mar 13, 2012

Maybe someone more knowledgeable can expand on this, but I believe it is acceptable to run Scotch Brite over the flywheel surface. I'd be tempted to do that in this case to make sure the scratch doesn't have a sharp edge or a burr.

VibrantRedGT · Mar 13, 2012

NikwoaC said:
Maybe someone more knowledgeable can expand on this, but I believe it is acceptable to run Scotch Brite over the flywheel surface. I'd be tempted to do that in this case to make sure the scratch doesn't have a sharp edge or a burr.

Yes, you're actually correct. I'm not more knowledgeable, I've just seen it first hand (Nylon Scrubber).

Rick 91GT · Mar 13, 2012

VibrantRedGT said:
Yes, you're actually correct. I'm not more knowledgeable, I've just seen it first hand (Nylon Scrubber).

Correct...as long as the edges are not sharp youll be ok

Gearbanger 101 · Mar 13, 2012

Running a high speed scotch brite pad over the surface is often done to remove the "glaze" on a used flywheel that develops over time. Usually from clutch slippage and heat.

A brand new flywheel shouldn't have that issue. If it were me, I would just hose it down with a little brake cleaner and maybe just scrub it down with a pad or some 320 sand paper by hand, just to dull the surface a little and as stated remove any sharp edges? I would resist the urge to try to polish that scratch out. You'll just end up with a low spot and a ruined flywheel.

VibrantRedGT · Mar 13, 2012

Scuff with this.

No.11 · Mar 13, 2012

VibrantRedGT said:
Scuff with this.

got a part number on this? lol

VibrantRedGT · Mar 13, 2012

These are the ones you can get at Walmart, Target or your Grocery Store. Where do you live? You want me to mail you one? I have two sitting at my desk. That's where the picture came from.

NIKwoaC · Mar 13, 2012

You could even do the red scotch pads that you use to prep metal for paint. Don't have to be real agressive, just make sure there isn't anything there to eat up the clutch.

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It's only an inch or two. What's the big deal?

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