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Scott52 · 03-30-2023, 09:06 AM

I had my 6V-12V starter completed by a local generator starter shop. I took it apart and drill and tapped the holes for the strap to keep it together. The shop cleaned up the old armature, installed a new bearing in the old end plate, reassembled and tested. $80

I also had my flywheel resurfaced. 2 older, rated high on YELP, don't do that but one recommended this place. I thought they did the pressure plate as well but no. The resurface of the flywheel was $55.

The days of finding that old mechanic that does this stuff in his sleep are gone, especially in the big city in CA. I thought the prices were fair and reasonable. Now to find a pressure plate re-furbisher. I hate just buying new, but also don't like to spend extra $$.

marko39 · 03-30-2023, 10:38 AM

You can try Fort Wayne clutch, they should be able to do it.

deuce lover · 03-30-2023, 11:00 AM

If you can contact the Early Ford Store in San Dimas,CA. Whoever does his does a great job.

wga · 03-30-2023, 11:54 AM

Scott52. What is your location in California?

bobH · 03-30-2023, 02:14 PM

Clutch Masters, on Valley, in Rialto, was excellent ten years ago. I don't know current situation. They were able to do all this, including surface and balance, while you wait. great products, great service.

Kube · 03-30-2023, 02:56 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by marko39

You can try Fort Wayne clutch, they should be able to do it.

Fort wayne is not what they once were.

Tim Ayers · 03-30-2023, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kube

Fort wayne is not what they once were.

Last report was they just sell parts now and don't do rebuilds. I got that from a few posts here and on the HAMB.

I suggest calling them to confirm.

Scott52 · 03-31-2023, 09:45 AM

I am in San Jose. I know I can buy new but there's just something in me about tossing something that could be good.

03-30-2023, 09:06 AM	#1
Scott52 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 146	California prices I had my 6V-12V starter completed by a local generator starter shop. I took it apart and drill and tapped the holes for the strap to keep it together. The shop cleaned up the old armature, installed a new bearing in the old end plate, reassembled and tested. $80 I also had my flywheel resurfaced. 2 older, rated high on YELP, don't do that but one recommended this place. I thought they did the pressure plate as well but no. The resurface of the flywheel was $55. The days of finding that old mechanic that does this stuff in his sleep are gone, especially in the big city in CA. I thought the prices were fair and reasonable. Now to find a pressure plate re-furbisher. I hate just buying new, but also don't like to spend extra $$.

03-30-2023, 10:38 AM	#2
marko39 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: harpursville ny Posts: 1,040	Re: California prices You can try Fort Wayne clutch, they should be able to do it.

03-30-2023, 11:00 AM	#3
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,307	Re: California prices If you can contact the Early Ford Store in San Dimas,CA. Whoever does his does a great job.

03-30-2023, 11:54 AM	#4
wga Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 900	Re: California prices Scott52. What is your location in California? __________________ Henry Ford designed the flathead without the aid of a computer.

03-30-2023, 02:14 PM	#5
bobH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: so cal, placerville, vegas Posts: 1,394	Re: California prices Clutch Masters, on Valley, in Rialto, was excellent ten years ago. I don't know current situation. They were able to do all this, including surface and balance, while you wait. great products, great service.

03-31-2023, 09:45 AM	#8
Scott52 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 146	Re: California prices I am in San Jose. I know I can buy new but there's just something in me about tossing something that could be good.