Dual Mass Flywheel/Clutch Replacement Options Fresno CA
The dual-mass flywheels in early Ford 6.9L and 7.3L F-series diesel trucks have experienced a high rate of failure because of a weak spring design in the OEM flywheel. Spring fatigue and failure causes the flywheel to make a rattling or clunking noise when the clutch is engaged. Depressing the clutch pedal may cause the noise to go away.
AutoZone
(559) 243-9192
2612 N Blackstone Ave
Fresno, CA
AutoZone
(559) 252-7327
4210 E Belmont
Fresno, CA
Maaco Auto Body Shop and Collision Center
559-439-0339
6750 N. Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA
Maaco Auto Body Shop and Collision Center
559-439-0339
6750 N. Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
Hours
Mon-Fri :6:00AM - 6:00PM
Sat:9:00AM - 2:00PM
Sun:Closed
Maaco Auto Body Shop and Collision Center
559-291-1111
2356 N. Clovis Avenue
Fresno, CA
Maaco Auto Body Shop and Collision Center
559-291-1111
2356 N. Clovis Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727
Hours
Mon-Fri :7:00AM - 6:00PM
Sat:8:00AM - 12:00PM
Sun:Closed
AutoZone
(559) 455-1805
927 S Clovis
Fresno, CA
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(559) 230-0570
3102 Gettysburg Ave.
Fresno, CA
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(559) 225-1937
5384 N Blackstone Ave
Fresno, CA
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(559) 276-1612
6340 N Figarden Dr
Fresno, CA
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(559) 264-2893
820 E California A
Fresno, CA
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(559) 266-1391
2615 S Chestnut Ave
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Dual-mass flywheels are a unique kind of flywheel that have been used on a variety of pickup truck and passenger car applications since the late 1980s. You'll find them on 1987 Ford F-Series 6.9L diesels, 1987-98 Ford F-Series 7.3L diesels, 1992-1996 Chevy/GMC 6.5L diesel trucks and 1992-02 Chevy/GMC 8.5L diesel trucks. Dual-mass flywheels have also been used on some passenger car applications, such as the 1989-1996 vintage ZR1 Corvettes, a variety of BMW, Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen models, plus some Hyundai and Nissan applications. A dual-mass flywheel is essentially two flywheels in one that provides some spring cushioning to dampen torsional crankshaft vibrations and shock loading when the clutch is engaged. Think of it as a flywheel with some "give." 
The two-piece assembly has a front "primary" flywheel and a rear "secondary" flywheel. The primary flywheel bolts to the crankshaft just like an ordinary solid flywheel, and has the ring gear for the starter. The clutch is bolted to the secondary flywheel, which is separate from the primary flywheel, but attached to it with a series of coil springs mounted sideways between the two flywheels. The springs allow just enough movement between the flywheels to dampen the power strokes from a diesel engine so the vibrations are not felt throughout the drivetrain when the clutch is engaged. The cushioning effect also reduces shock loading on the transmission for longer gear life and less noise. On gasoline-powered pas... |
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