Flywheel - too light?

Wilts289 · Post by **Wilts289** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:44 pm

Finally getting last bits on 4.2 Rover, and wondering about flywheels. Have trawled archives and as always different opinions - that's what makes it fun I guess. Engine pretty straight forward, 500 Weber, Crower 50230 cam from V8 devs etc. I have aquired a lightened/ balanced flywheel that weighs in at 10.7 Kgs. is it worth fitting? Engine going in a Hawk289 rep. rarely go past 5000 rpm.

HairbearTE · Post by **HairbearTE** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:53 pm

That's not too light at all, fit it.

CastleMGBV8 · Post by **CastleMGBV8** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:24 am

Second that, at 23lbs it will be fine, just check the surface for hairline cracks, and if not sure get it checked by an engineering firm.

Kevin.

Wilts289 · Post by **Wilts289** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:39 am

Thanks guys, will get on with it after I've walked the dog and had a coffee, want it all up and running for Easter and first meet at Castle Combe.

mgbloke · Post by **mgbloke** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:54 am

Wilts289
Dont suppose thats the Performance car Action day at Castle Combe on 19th April?

Wilts289 · Post by **Wilts289** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:06 pm

mgbloke,

24th March is Classic Saloon Race Meeting, thats the target, and hopefully have engine run in for that Action Day! Probably need to upgrade brakes first - they're standard MGB at the mo!