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The Shop => Transmission Shop => Topic started by: DIREWOLF on May 17, 2017, 11:56:30 AM

Title: Clutch Kit & Flywheel
Post by: DIREWOLF on May 17, 2017, 11:56:30 AM

I'm rebuilding the clutch in my 82 AMC Eagle SX/4 Sport, 5 speed, inline 6, 258. I was hoping to get some recommendations on what clutch kit to use and what Flywheel. Also, where to get them. I've been on rockauto.com and a few other places but I'm unsure what the best option is.
Any advice would be awesome.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Clutch Kit & Flywheel
Post by: amcfool1 on May 17, 2017, 12:59:56 PM

hi,your flywheel should be fine, just have it resurfaced, and if the teeth on your ring gear show excessive wear, have a new ring gear pressed on. For my last clutch purchase, I just used the "Carquest" brand from Advance auto, though I'm sure there are more expensive ones out there. good luck, gz

Title: Re: Clutch Kit & Flywheel
Post by: DIREWOLF on May 17, 2017, 01:46:28 PM

Is one brand better then the other? I'm not looking to pay an arm and a leg but I don't want to just get the cheapest thing out there either. Quality matters, and I'm assuming not all kits are made equally. What should a kit include if I'm looking to do a complete rebuild?

As for the flywheel, the plan is to have it resurfaced, but in the case it cant be, I can't seem to find a complete Flywheel. Only parts like the ring gear for example. My goal is to do a complete overhaul on this car. I don't want to half a$$ it if you know what I mean. So I'm trying to get parts lined out in advance, so I know whats available and whats not.

Thanks again. :)

Title: Re: Clutch Kit & Flywheel
Post by: amcfool1 on May 17, 2017, 03:13:43 PM

hi, Quadratech sells a 82-87 flywheel, about $70., AMS, another OmixAda for about $125., don't know the quality differences, call and ask. good luck, gz