Just ordered myself a Triumph dolomite workshop manual for all the torque settings etc, built myself a bench, nipped to Asdas for a load of tupperware boxes and labels, had a bit of a tidy up and stuck the digital camera on charge because it's going to see a lot of use!
Peter, i don't have a couple of hundred quid spare for a new flywheel, but i do have access to a workshop and some incredibly knowledgable people on here. By seeing how it's done and seeking advice i am minimising the risk. It won't be used in competition, but as far as enhancing the whole driving experience goes it's a good move.
Shaun, i'm glad you mentioned the whole lot gets balanced as i was only thinking about the flywheel. I'll make a few calls after the weekend and get some prices through. Thanks again for the pics.
Mac,
If i remember rightly, taking a pound off of the flywheel is equal to removing 50 pounds off of the total weight of the car (something i was told years ago so may be wrong, will need conformation). this is most obvious in first and second, less so in the upper gears as more factors come into play. the risk is if you go mad and remove too much "meat" the flywheel can shatter, this is most likely at the upper RPMs and will smash through the bellhousing, bonnet, dash or windscreen, the drivers ankles / legs. You get the picture! thats why this is such an important job to get right, if it's wrong then you wont know until about 5000RPM.
Really appreciate the info guys, it's my first complete engine rebuild and i'm going to need all the help i can get.
Rob
