Clutch issues
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Cargo Master
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No problem, I hope the clutch solves the issues. Since you don't know the history on the clutch and it has at least a 100,000 miles on it I'm guessing it's going to look pretty bad. Like Dan said when I posted the pics of mine, "just replace everything." Sound advice. You may not find something actually "wrong" with the clutch though. I really didn't. I just felt a little jolt and heard a little click and my pedal action was up high, not down low in a typical clutch problem. Anyway, it'll feel good getting the new parts in there. Let us know what you end up doing with the pilot bearing/bushing.
I'm thinking of using the used hydraulics on my '64 Ford Falcon convertible with the 289 and Toploader... Might have to mock that up and see what it'd look like. Linkage just leaves a lot to be desired.
I'm thinking of using the used hydraulics on my '64 Ford Falcon convertible with the 289 and Toploader... Might have to mock that up and see what it'd look like. Linkage just leaves a lot to be desired.
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Update!
To start with, I measured my distance and it was at 2.75''. When I moved the tranny back to expose the clutch I expected to see carnage. I didn't. What I did notice was the obvious lack of lubrication. It was not the original clutch, the clutch fork was the updated one. I'm glad I bought the forward bearing retainer (28 bucks dealer) the one I had had groves worn in it from the throwout bearing. I expected to see wear on the input shaft and excessive play and there was none of either. Lucky me! The pressure plate had no obvious damge and the clutch disc looked new. I installed the South bend 450 horse kit. Funny thing that, it was stamped LUK all over it! (I took pics, I'll post them) I'm happy to say that the new clutch is smooth as silk, and the tranny shifts great. With little to no pedal effort. I really didn't realize just how hard I had to push to get the clutch to disengage. I used the Kevlar bushing......To drive in the roller bearing(lol). That thing fit like a glove. I took pictures and will update this thread in the am.
I checked the distance before I installed the slave cylinder and I was at 2.25''.
Thank you all!!
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I checked the distance before I installed the slave cylinder and I was at 2.25''.
Thank you all!!
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