jeffroid Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I've got the engine of my '84 4WD GL wagon out and was fixing to bolt a new clutch on when I discovered to my dismay that it was the wrong one. It was about an inch too large in diameter and wouldn't fit in the flywheel. I went back to the parts store, and the guy told me that the larger one he gave me was the correct one, and that the smaller one that was in my wagon was in fact for the two wheel drive EA81. The engine in my wagon is not the original and was swaped out before I aquired it. Does this sound correct? If this is so, and the 2WD engine used a different flywheel and smaller diameter clutch, is there going to be anything wrong with putting it back in my wagon? THANKS ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naru Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Your parts man is correct.Bigger clutch is a little stronger but you`ll be OK with what you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I've got the engine of my '84 4WD GL wagon out and was fixing to bolt a new clutch on when I discovered to my dismay that it was the wrong one. It was about an inch too large in diameter and wouldn't fit in the flywheel. I went back to the parts store, and the guy told me that the larger one he gave me was the correct one, and that the smaller one that was in my wagon was in fact for the two wheel drive EA81. The engine in my wagon is not the original and was swaped out before I aquired it. Does this sound correct? If this is so, and the 2WD engine used a different flywheel and smaller diameter clutch, is there going to be anything wrong with putting it back in my wagon? THANKS ! ! ! if you haven't already gotten the smaller clutch/PP, I have for sale a un-used clutch and pressure plate for the 200 mm (2WD size) flywheel... $40. includes shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffroid Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 if you haven't already gotten the smaller clutch/PP, I have for sale a un-used clutch and pressure plate for the 200 mm (2WD size) flywheel... $40. includes shipping Thanks - I've already got the smaller clutch. The parts guy swapped it and gave me $10 back. If I had time, I'd take you up on it, but I've got to get the motor back in the car tomorrow. I've searched and read the posts about the smaller clutch being too wimpy, but I'm not running big tires or anything, and I won't be doing any serious off roading or hauling big loads. Not on purpose anyway. For that I'll be using my old Toyota Landcruiser. If I had more time I'd get the big flywheel and clutch, but I'm doing this in my neighbor's carport and he gets back from Hawaii Friday. Hope I'm not making a mistake. But if I am it sure in the heck won't be the first one I've made when it comes to getting this old GL wagon back on the road again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 you should be fine. I ran with the smaller clutch on my 82 4wd wagon with big tires and a weber for 40k miles.... 4WDs had the smaller clutch through 1982... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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