Need a New Clutch

[7.3IDIDSL]

Hey guys, I have been a long time member of FTE but im coming to you guys for some advice on my 1993 Ford F-250.

A few days ago i noticed that my clutch pedal is almost fully released before the clutch engages. So ive come to the conclusion that its time for a new clutch. I havnt decided if im going to try and do it myself or if im going to pay somebody to do it. But i also havnt decided if im going to put a new DMF in or convert over to a SMF. Whats the difference between a DMF and a SMF? Whats the advantage of converting to a SMF? From talking to a few guys over at FTE it seems like theres a good chance there will be some very very loud gear rattle at idle with a SMF.

I have already talked to 2 shops around here. They both install Luk clutches and they both recommended going with a SMF and upgrading to a 12" setup.

Im just here to get some advice from you guys. Thanks

 

[Cheaper Jeeper]

I replied to your post on FTE too, but there is a link to an even better thread on the subject here
http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16973

Lots of good info from a bunch of the members. Enjoy!

 

[redneckaggie]

an smf is a flywheel that is one single piece a dmf is a two piece flywheel it has two surfaces and springs to absorb some shock from the engine

I just converted to an smf and here it what i have noticed with the smf advantages/disadvantages

advantages of smf
cheaper
normally doesn't go out just has to be resurfaced

disadvantages
gear rattle(mel says to overfill the tranny-refer to tech articles for how much)
truck shakes a little


the truck shakes from the "lug" that is in these engines, the same reason that you leave your belts just a little looser on these trucks

Check the tech articles for the dmf to smf conversion post

 

[7.3IDIDSL]

redneck what kind of clutch kit did you use? was it from luk?

how bad is the gear rattle? thats really the only thing making me thing twice about going with a SMF. i dont care if the truck shacks alittle. my truck already shakes

 

[redneckaggie]

no actually i ordered the clutch from the local napa auto parts the crazy thing is that i put in a new clutch pp and tob and had the flywheel checked out by a local "trans specialist" and he said that the dmf was still good. When i ordered the clutch i made sure that it had the springs in the center cause i planned on swapping to an smf i can get you the part number and brand tommorrow. then not 5,000 miles later dmf is complete trash. just went and bout a smf and installed