<VV> Pressure Plates

[James Davis]

I have never run across a pressure plate (new, used, or rebuilt) that 
didn't require at least two oz. of weight to bring then in balance.
Jim Davis

At 06:05 PM 1/3/2006, BobHelt at aol.com wrote:
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>In a message dated 1/3/2006 1:25:35 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
>PIROCZ at aol.com writes:
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>I have a  good 140 HP Pressure plate that I know is in good condition. I want
>to  replace one that is worn. Do I need to have the flywheel and this
>Pressure
>plate balanced? It is going in a street  car.
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>I'd say that it all depends. If you are matching unmolested factory  original
>parts, then no. But if thre is any doubt, then I'd suggest that you get  them
>balanced. Of course you know that the flywheel and PP will have the  greatest
>amount of rotating inertia, so that any imbalance can cause a  vibration. So
>to be on the safe side, I'd recommend a balance.
>Regards,
>Bob Helt