right clutch kit???

[94bluehd]

I have the entire drivetrain out of my truck and upon inspecting the DM FW, the springs have quite a bit of wear and there is wear against the FW inside the spring housings. Also, some of the rubber bushings holding the springs seem to be wore more than others. The face of the FW cleaned up superb with a little emery cloth and there are no blueing or cracks. I am scared to use it again (141K) only to have it go bad soon again.

I already have the damper ordered b/c the transmission guy advised it also helps with the 5th gear problem (see my other post concerning this problem, main shaft nut doesn't even have threads as it was rolling around in there for who knows how long.)

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I am seriously considering going to SM now and see some kits (Valeo) on ebay. What are the other experiences with SM Conversions and which brands?

[trbankii]

Here is a thread from last year where 6.5DD and I replaced our clutches.

I went with a South Bend SM kit and 6.5DD went with DynaPak.

I held off on getting the dampener and really don't notice any difference without it.

[6.5 Detroit Diesel]

After reading everything, I think next time I will go with South Bend. Service and quality seem to be a little better than Dynapak. The price seems to be about the same.

[94bluehd]

Thanks guys! i appreciate the input. I think I am going to SM for sure. No complaints with the DM, there's just not alot of options for the DIYer besides replacing it every time.

[94bluehd]

Anyone ever try the LUK systems? How about them

[Robyn]

If you can get a Kevlar disc for one of these it would be sweet.

I switched the big rig over to the Kev clutch back about 4 years ago.

OMG what a difference. The Kev disc does not eat the flywheel and the plate all up like the ceramics do.

Now a Light duty rig is certainly not going to trash a clutch like something with 2000 lbs of torque trying to rip it in half.

The low wear on the parts is a real plus though. The kev clutch is sooooooooooo smooth upon engagement too. No grabbing or chatter upon takeoff either.

The need to readjust is far less also. The first adjustment was the day following the install and then in about a month. After the initial break in the need to adjust went to about once a year if that.

Not sure if this stuff is available for the 6.5 but I would ask.


Best

Robyn