south bend clutch vs new original

[69dieselfreak]

There is no need for a new flywheel. The one in the photo is the original Ford part, it's just been resurfaced. There is no need to redrill/tap the old flywheel. There is plenty of room for a 12 inch clutch on the flywheel using the standard mounting holes for the pressure plate.

As far as performance, it has never slipped yet. But, I have killed my T-case with WOT at 8-9 psi of boost. But like I said above, it grabs more taking off and backing up. It's is not annoying and it doesn't make the truck difficult to drive..........it's just something you notice.

Also, if I had it to do over, I would not have used the TOB provided by SBC. There is nothing wrong with it, but I would rather have gotten a TOB with a greese zerk so it would be easy to lube.

Heath

ya a TOB with a zerk that would be the way to go where would a fella get on
thanks for the info on the flywheel i thought the original flywheel would work but i wasnt shure thanks

 

[7.3IDIDSL]

so how do you guys like your southbend clutches? Do you guys notice any extra noise at idle after switching to the SMF? cause ive heard thats a problem when going from DMF to SMF.

My truck has the original DMF and i just ordered a SMF from southben that im going to be installing in the next week.

Do you guys have any tips for installing the clutch. Ive never done a clutch before and im a bit nervous.

 

[69dieselfreak]

theres nothing to it its easy expecially after doing a few big rig clutches those are a ***** but pay attension to how u took everything apart mark bolts where they go and itll go smoothly

 

[NCheek]

ya a TOB with a zerk that would be the way to go where would a fella get on
thanks for the info on the flywheel i thought the original flywheel would work but i wasnt shure thanks

From "The Parts Bin" thread in the tech articles:

"F1TZ-7548-B Greaseable Throw Out Beaing Assy (includes hose)t-19 only"

 

[69dieselfreak]

From "The Parts Bin" thread in the tech articles:

"F1TZ-7548-B Greaseable Throw Out Beaing Assy (includes hose)t-19 only"

thanks ill check it out when i get home