Clutch Choices

[vanmor]

Been a while since I posted.......

I finally got my transmission out of my 91' 2.3L . I bought a rebuild kit for the transmission. It's toast from the low fluid rubber plug thing.

Anyway, what clutch do I use for this truck ? Just the old parts store type ?
Should I go ahead and replace the slave since I have it out ? Do I need to have the flywheel refaced?

I bought this truck new in 91'. It's stock and will pretty much stay that way. ( I have to admit that I have spent some time on the Ranger Turbo forum !)

 

[pcollins]

replace the slave while its out, replace the clutch with whatever the parts store gives you, unless you do heavy towing/wheeling, which i doubt. flywheel resurfacing isn't a necessity, but is recommended for the most part, and change the pilot bearing while its out.

 

[vanmor]

Sounds like a plan. Thanks for the input.

 

[swamprat]

Always replace the salve when replacing a clutch . Not the expensive and will save you later. Parts store clutches are OEM replacement. Many are made by the companys that your truck left the factory with. Look at the flywheel for heavy blueing or small cracks on surface. If you have any doubts take it to a machine shop and have them look at it. Just did the clutch in my 1995 F 150 this weekend. I re-used the flywheel, Sachs clutch kit and new slave. It is so smooth that I have to relearn to drive it. Good luck, take your time and get a buudy to help out.