driveline · FF-0088

Which flywheel and clutch does Ed use on a Ford Flathead?

The early flywheel is very heavy and takes only about a nine-inch clutch, so Ed discards it. The later, lighter flywheel takes up to an eleven-inch clutch. With more horsepower he says you need a ten-and-a-half or eleven-inch clutch.

Expert

Ed Smith

Evidence

expert attributed

Component

flywheel and clutch

Applicable scope

early and later Ford Flathead flywheels