A flywheel is a rotating disc that
collects and stores energy as it spins. By storing energy,
flywheels allow the clutches in cars, trucks, and heavy-duty
vehicles to run efficiently and smoothly. Attached to the
engines crankshaft, flywheels are responsible for several
functions within a vehicle. Its main function is that a flywheel
transfers power from the engine of the vehicle to its transmission.
A flywheel also allows the engine to start by the gear on
the outside of the flywheel, engaging the starter motor. Another
function is that the flywheel provides balance to the engine.
Lastly, the flywheel plays a key role in allowing the clutch
assembly to work smoothly.
Since 1960, HR Clutch has been providing
economical solutions to all of your clutch and clutch component
problems. We serve clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware,
New York, and across the US and aim to educate our customers
about the essentials of clutch parts, including flywheels.
Continue reading below to find out more about flywheels, reconditioned
manual flywheels, automatic flywheels, resurfacing for flywheels,
high-performance lightweight flywheels and bronze inserts
installed into aluminum flywheels.
A common reason a clutch chatters is because the
flywheel has not been resurfaced. A flywheel should be resurfaced
each time a new clutch kit is installed. Most times a flywheel
can be resurfaced several times before replacing, thereby
saving you money. However, it is very important to examine
the flywheel before resurfacing. Look at the flywheel face
for heat checking, the depth of the wear mark, and the flywheel
side of the clutch disc for any interference. Remember, in
a hydraulic clutch application to use a flywheel shim to compensate
for the amount machined off. It is always a good idea to use
a micrometer to get the thickness before resurfacing. We have
an extensive database on flywheel specifications. At HR Clutch,
all flywheel resurfacing is done on the premises. We take
out the guesswork when it comes to resurfacing or replacing
When a flywheel can no longer be resurfaced, it needs to be
replaced. HR Clutch carries a wide variety of new domestic
and foreign flywheels. These all come with new starter gears.
We can refurbish flywheels by replacing the starter gear,
removing broken studs, and balancing the flywheel to your
clutch assembly. As mentioned above, the flywheel is used
to start the engine. Gear teeth, also known as the ring gear,
are pressed on the outside of the flywheel. The gear is what
the starter motor turns in order to start the engine. Missing
or damaged teeth on the gear can interfere with reliable starting.
We will remove your old gear and replace it with a new gear,
saving you the cost of a new flywheel.
HR Clutch provides customers with the largest selection of
automatic flywheels available on the market today. We stock
a wide variety of domestic and foreign flywheels, with new
items added weekly.
The advantage of having a lightweight flywheel is that it
allows quicker engine revving while reducing rotating mass.
In particular, this type is ideal for street and drag racing
cars. Call us today to find out more about our selection of
high-performance lightweight flywheels.
Installed into Aluminum Flywheels
Aluminum flywheels need the proper care in order to be up
to par in performance standards. At HR Clutch, well
replace your existing steel insert and then customize a new
insert for your aluminum flywheel. So in no time flat, youll
be out and driving on the road again.