Clutch and flywheel diameter (I know, I know, sorry)

[mhuppertz]

Putting a 440 in my '69 Dart with a Lakewood scatter shield and A833, Dana 60 out back.
It will have less than 600hp to the wheels, probably about 600 torque, trying to decide on the proper flywheel and clutch size. Does the Lakewood change anything for ring gear size?

 

[Dan Brewer]

Depends on which Lakewood bell you have. Several versions exist. You have the part number?

 

[George Jets]

My first guess is that it takes a 130 tooth flywheel.

383 takes the same flywheel as a 318.

 

[mhuppertz]

Depends on which Lakewood bell you have. Several versions exist. You have the part number?

Part # 15335

 

[mhuppertz]

Depends on which Lakewood bell you have. Several versions exist. You have the part number?

Hey Dan, are hardened 23 spline input shafts available for the A833, and do I need to worry about it in a 500hp '69 Dart 440?

 

[Daves69]

Your LW should handle the 130 tooth for 10-1/2" or 10.95" clutch sets or a 143 -11".

 

[DrCharles]

The Lakewood instructions say that some minor grinding on the inside of the scattershield may be needed with a 143 tooth flywheel ("clearances get very close"). I have a 130 tooth (10.5") on mine and there was no problem with clearances.
BTW, make sure to dial in the housing and use offset dowel pins as needed. Mine (and others) have been off a surprisingly large amount.

 

[mhuppertz]

The Lakewood instructions say that some minor grinding on the inside of the scattershield may be needed with a 143 tooth flywheel ("clearances get very close"). I have a 130 tooth (10.5") on mine and there was no problem with clearances.
BTW, make sure to dial in the housing and use offset dowel pins as needed. Mine (and others) have been off a surprisingly large amount.

Will do, planned on fitting it before engine install.

 

[jos51700]

Don't apologize. Clutches and flywheels are kind of confusing in Mopar world. There was an explanation of scalloped Clutches in the latest Mopar Action rag.

 

[PRH]

I think there are some special pieces needed to mount/locate the starter when you use the 130 tooth flywheel as I recall.

Maybe Charles can confirm or deny that.

Edit- found it:
Starter Relocation Kit For a Lakewood Bellhousing

 

[DrCharles]

Yep, there's a "pecker" bracket... but I don't think that piece is available any more. Not that hard to make, though.