Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Tractor Talk Discussion Forum

flywheel cracks?

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
TimWafer

03-11-2008 17:14:23




Report to Moderator

third party image

I cleaned up and sandblasted the flywheel tonight and was going to put on a new ring gear. After getting it cleaned up I noticed all these little stress cracks in it. Some might come out but I don’t think they can all be removed by resurfacing. Does this mean I’m now looking for a new flywheel too? What caused these? Excess heat from slippage?
Opinions appreciated!
Tim

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
guido

03-12-2008 16:14:16




Report to Moderator
 Re: flywheel cracks? in reply to TimWafer, 03-11-2008 17:14:23  
Hello Tim Wafer.
The flywheel needs to be machined. If the are only surface cracked then it will come out good as new.
Before the shop grinds it they will tell you if all of the cracks will come out.
Any cracks extending on the inside toward the pilot bearing would make it unuseable.
The machine shop should be able to tell you, If the machine shop does not give you a straight answer you need to look for anothe one.
The rest of the work looks very good, don't skimp on the flywheel.
Guido.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
TimWafer

03-12-2008 05:32:10




Report to Moderator
 Re: flywheel cracks? in reply to TimWafer, 03-11-2008 17:14:23  
third party image

Thanks guys! This is good news; I didn’t really want to have to look for a new one. I'll have well over a grand in the engine before I’m done now! I guess I forgot to mention it’s off my H. I’m still waiting to get the crank & head back from the machine shop. Supposedly gonna be done this week so when I pick those up Ill drop off the flywheel. I need to update my web page with what little progress I’ve made lately. Mostly just cleaning, sandblasting and priming lots of parts. Anything that will fit into the cabinet. The bigger parts have to wait for warmer weather so I can sandblast outside. I do have the block done so can begin assembly of the engine as soon as I get the parts back from the machine shop.
Tim

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
old

03-11-2008 20:23:11




Report to Moderator
 Re: flywheel cracks? in reply to TimWafer, 03-11-2008 17:14:23  
Wel it was working wasn't it????? Well the old saying if it isn't broke don't fix it comes to mind. So it it has been working off I would run it till it really go bad. Common on a lot of tractors but it does help to tell use what your working on



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
bradk

03-11-2008 19:04:16




Report to Moderator
 Re: flywheel cracks? in reply to TimWafer, 03-11-2008 17:14:23  
If it WASN"T cracked,I'd say that's odd.

Grind 'er down.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Steven f/AZ

03-11-2008 17:48:37




Report to Moderator
 Re: flywheel cracks? in reply to TimWafer, 03-11-2008 17:14:23  
Looks like pretty much every flywheel I've ever pulled. Won't hurt it a bit.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Allan In NE

03-11-2008 17:18:52




Report to Moderator
 Re: flywheel cracks? in reply to TimWafer, 03-11-2008 17:14:23  
Get it turned. A good stone will clean that right up.

Almost all used flywheels look like that when ya pull 'em down. Stress cracks are caused by heat/pressure.

Allan



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
JMS/.MN

03-11-2008 17:16:46




Report to Moderator
 Re: flywheel cracks? in reply to TimWafer, 03-11-2008 17:14:23  
Very typical on the AC WC, WD, etc. Nothing to worry about.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy