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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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how do i know

what clutch to get for my truck without tearing it down or is there a way
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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It depends, are you wanting to stay with a stock clutch or beef it up a little bit? Thats pretty much the big question when buying a new clutch.

http://www.beansdieselperformance.co...and_clutch.htm

People on hear seem to be happy with Southbend products.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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I love my luk clutch. it has a very easy pedal.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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well is all i need is one of the clutches that u posted in that link to cover it all
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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bought my sbc con ofe from beans.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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say my truck is stock and i need a clutch would mine more than likely be a solid flywheel or would it be a dual mass flywheel??? which is it more likely to be??? it is a 97 f-250 with the 7.3 powerstroke and i do not know if this will make a diff.. but the bottom of the tranny has a dust cover on it... plz give me a answer as soon as possible cause i have 2 pull a camper to lawrence county in another week...
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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If you have a factory setup you have a DMF. When you do the job get a SMF to replace it. It is a direct swap. They are cheaper and stronger.
 
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If the clutch is VERY stiff. It is probably stock.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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yea it is pretty stiff... and how much would it cost me to put in the smf clutch thingy
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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Not too much a few hundred dollars with clutch and PP and f-wheel. See carolina clutch.com They are supporters of this site. And cheap, quality parts. Get a LUK!!
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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is this all i need???? or is there more???? http://www.carolinaclutch.com/ShowItem/108873.aspx
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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i need this 2 don't i??? http://www.carolinaclutch.com/ShowItem/106061.aspx but is there more than that???
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Yes you do need both. They probably have the whole kit for a little cheaper, FW/PP/clutch combo. If you don't see it call them. Sorry I was a little off on the guestimate. I guess I was just thinking of the FW. Anyway a DMF FW will cost you $1000 alone. So the SMF is cheaper and stronger.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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but is that all i need??? if so that is still cheap imo.... but that is just me
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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Yup that should do it. I don't think the pilot bushing needs done. It has been awhile since I did mine.

BTW I would also replace the slave cylinder since you will already have it off at that time.
 
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