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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 2/13/2007


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I have a 1980 CJ7 with a T176 and a 1974 304 from a Javelin. I need a manual flywheel and am having a hardtime finding one. Will a 360 flywheel work? Will my stock clutch and starter work? There is a 304 flywheel from a 74 cj5 3 spd on ebay, will this work? thanks

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Jon,
The 304 flywheel off Ebay will work, as will your clutch and starter. Be sure you get the correct bolts. They are high carbon designed for flywheels. Also, make sure you have a pilot bearing in your crankshaft for your manual transmission.
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Kevin Pilotte

Expertise

I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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