by MMiller » Sun Jan 25, 2009 5:56 pm
SBC can set you up with everything, hydraulics too. There is other clutch manufacturer's and you can choose what you want to spend. Most will try and sell you a 12.25" clutch, as that's what came in 2nd gens. The first gens come with a 13" clutch. Diesel mechanincs that worked on first gens when they were new reported no clutch problems, until the 2nd gens came out. The stock Sach's is a good clutch as long as you don't try and slip it, AKA trying to pull 3rd gear hooked to a sled. If you are happy with a little grabby clutch, and aren't planning on truck pulling, get another Sach's and replace it in another 350,000 miles.
I myself put in a SBC Con O. It is as light as the stock clutch, no shudder, gerk, or anything, even backing up heavy trailers. It will hold anything I will do, and I won't hook to anymore sleds with this truck. The SBC comes with a new flywheel to, throwout bearing, pilot bearing that is sealed and everything else. Peter will not lead you astray if you are honest with him on the use of your truck.
I don't want to replace mine in a long time, I haul heavy trailers, and fell my money was well spent.
Michael
1993 W250, 3.55, NV5600 , Con O, bosch 185's, 4" exhaust, Super 40, pump tweaks, ground pin, Smokehouse air intake, Hamilton Cam,
1985 D350, Crew Cab, 92 cummins and a 518. 47rh to be built and installed along with 3.55 LS Dana 80