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**Yoda** · 04-23-2007, 11:57 AM

I was searching for a performance clutch for my son's 85 22RE 4X4. In comparing size, etc, I saw the 22RTE uses a 9 1/4" clutch (compared to a 8 7/8" for the 22RE)

I ordered the turbo clutch kit from NAPA (came with a asco/aisin clutch disk), and a new RTE flywheel. Crap, the new flywheel was only about $50. It cost me $55 to get the last flywheel surfaced!

In checking for fit, I bolted the flywheel and pressure plate to the engine, and bolted the W56 bell housing in place. Looking inside the bell housing, it looks REALLY close to the pressure plate, but I can rotate the engine without contact. They both use the same starter.

Has anyone done this before, and DOES IT WORK! Would like to know before I go beyond the point of returnability of the parts.

I will document what I did with photos for a writeup if I go through with the install.

04-23-2007, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	22RTE clutch/flywheel in 22RE setup???? I was searching for a performance clutch for my son's 85 22RE 4X4. In comparing size, etc, I saw the 22RTE uses a 9 1/4" clutch (compared to a 8 7/8" for the 22RE) I ordered the turbo clutch kit from NAPA (came with a asco/aisin clutch disk), and a new RTE flywheel. Crap, the new flywheel was only about $50. It cost me $55 to get the last flywheel surfaced! In checking for fit, I bolted the flywheel and pressure plate to the engine, and bolted the W56 bell housing in place. Looking inside the bell housing, it looks REALLY close to the pressure plate, but I can rotate the engine without contact. They both use the same starter. Has anyone done this before, and DOES IT WORK! Would like to know before I go beyond the point of returnability of the parts. I will document what I did with photos for a writeup if I go through with the install. __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)