NORTHERN CTD

I replaced the original clutch/flywheel with the Con OFE package on Tuesday night after work. Everything looked pretty good inside. Re/re'd the rear main seal while I was in there just for good measure. Found a couple other coincidentals to change out as well. The transfer case mount was tired, and when I pulled the front drive shaft, I noticed that the front diff output ujoint had a bad cup.A little ticked about that one as I rebuilt whole shaft about a year/half ago(and hadn't done a major amount of 4wheelin since). The new package is pretty decent /straight forward. I was a bit surprised at how porous the surface was on the new flywheel. I'm used to seeing a little finer cut on a flywheel face than that. Anyways in she went! Total job took me about 5 hrs(on hoist) with thorough parts cleaning and inspection. I didn't think that the clutch pedal pressure would be much different than stock, but its quite a bit easier. My only initial concern is how jerky the OFE is in first/reverse. I"m figuring between the breakin period and the new feramic surface on one side being more apt to grab and not slip, this should work itself out over time. Just to make sure, I called Mark at Piers and he reaffirmed my thoughts that not to worry as it's all part of the breakin process.He did mention though that it will have a little more of an agressive feel to it compared to the stock clutch. I hope not too agressive, as that can get to be a pain in the butt when you're trying to jocky around trailers in tight places! 3 to 500 miles I'm told is breakin period. Really looking forward to mashing the pedal and not worry about clutch slipping in 3,4,5 like before! Pulling the 27' rv should be awesome in a few weeks. CHEERS!