The Schiefer aluminum Flywheel I want to put behind my DeSoto hemi has a lot of crazing in the brass insert. Questions: 1--Is it usable in its current condition? 2--Is it serviceable? 3--Who can bring it back into usable condition? Thanks in advance.
I wouldn't chuck it up in a lathe. Try a automotive machine shop with a flywheel resurfacing machine. A purpose built macine always does a better job when one is available. Frank
one thing I learned about aluminum flywheels is that they expand and stretch the starter ring gear and it then comes loose and slips on the stock car i just drilled between the gear and flywheel and rammed in sheet metal screws and broke off the excess screw head, maybee not the most sanitary, but you gotta go racing!!!
A decent machine shop could make/install a new insert in brass or steel..Ya just gotta wanna pay for it..Check with flywheel manufacturers, bet they have a rebuild service..$$$.
Run it as is....After a few days of use,I never saw one that didnt have the crazing affect.....This goes back to selling hundreds of them in the 50-60s.
The insert is bronze. Hays use to sell the replacement insert, but I don't know if they still do. If you know how to use a engine lathe you can true it up just fine. JC
JC: Thanks for the correction. I knew it is bronze but had a brain fart... Thanks to all for your input. As always, the HAMB is where you go to get the answers.