hi, I have a Mini flywheel that I had a new ring-gear fitted and clutch face machined. When fitting ring-gear, part of the flywheel broke away, as per photo. I was told it would not be a problem. They did not rebalance the flywheel. Any thoughts on the subject?

That looks like a fair chunk, how did they do that?

If it was balanced before that fell out, it's certainly not balanced now !

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I agree, do not use this cast iron flywheel if you are going to rev it at all. That damage shown can cause further cracks which result in it's disintegration. And in a RHD Mini, it's right in line with your crown jewels...!!

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Take it back to the clown that damaged it (and gave you absurd assurance that "she'll be right mate") and get him to replace it!

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1293cc, 11:1 comp, RE 282 camshaft, 45 Weber, extractors etc
4 synchro close ratio gbox
Cooper S brakes, no booster
Stealth box, as Doc says "goes harder and idles!"
RH tank cos I needed it crossing the Nullarbor etc..

I agree with the Doc. Do not use this flywheel.

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Thanks, this confirms my thoughts on the subject.

what a butcher! he must've pressed it on cold, the new ring gear is probably stuffed now too

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May well have been damaged by a dill with a hammer "Previously"

i wouldn`t go accusing people of "Possible" "previous" damage only showing now after fitting a ring gear

just saying

but in saying that, no i would`t use it either

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

That is scary. If that was presented to someone who just accepted the advice because they didn't know any better the outcome could be........ wow, I really don't want to think about it.

The hub is OK, so take that out before you bin it.
Matt Read `TheMiniMan' has some nice lightened ones that bolt onto that hub. Fine for road use. But balance first.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

If it was 'previously' damaged the so called repairer should have said before going to the trouble of grinding and fitting ring gear. If it shatters, is he going to fix the damage?