New clutch question...
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New clutch question...
Ok so i got an oil leak coming from the back of the engine im thinkings its the rear main seal and since its been leaking for quite a bit im gonna have it replaced and while the transmissions outta the way im thinking bout switching over clutchs can someone please give me the run down on the two piece clutch and the solid one ive seen as for the price difference it jus seems better to go with the luk clutch thats i found on carolina clutches website? so im trying to see the Pros and cons thanks in advance here is a link that i found...94 f350 7.3 liter factory turbo
Ford Diesel Luk Solid Flywheel Conversion Kit: Clutch Kit & LUK Solid Flywheel Diesel Upgrade Kits - Carolina Clutch
Ford Diesel Luk Solid Flywheel Conversion Kit: Clutch Kit & LUK Solid Flywheel Diesel Upgrade Kits - Carolina Clutch
More Turbo
Joined: May 2008
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From: Beaufort, SC
I can't speak from experience yet, but all the research I did has led me to get a SMF for the ZF 5 I just bought last week. After reading all the posts about the DMF, I decided that I didn't want to go with one. I've also never heard anything bad about Luk. Unfortunately, I couldn't swing a Luk right now. I would have gone with it if I could have. Also, I've also heard that it's a VERY good idea to go with a kevlar pilot bushing. I found THIS page, with Luk parts. I'll be ordering the kevlar bushing from them.
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From: Langley, BC, Canada
valair also makes clutches for our trucks.
Performance Clutch - Ford PowerStroke
i went with a southbend clutch but thats just because my buddy owns a diesel performance shop and he is a dealer for southbend. I dont know if any company is better than the other.
Performance Clutch - Ford PowerStroke
i went with a southbend clutch but thats just because my buddy owns a diesel performance shop and he is a dealer for southbend. I dont know if any company is better than the other.
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Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Marengo, Iowa
As far as fit and function go, the Luk kit works well. The downside is that with the ZF, they tend to make a vibration noise at idle that sounds like something is coming apart... Some have had some success with heavier oil, like 30w and overfilling.
