'64 clutch replacement
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'64 clutch replacement
On my '64 I replaced the clutch on the 3 speed trans and after reassembling everything the clutch pedal now goes all the way to the floor. It is almost like I need a longer clutch release rod from the z-bar to the clutch fork. Could there be enough difference between the old/new clutches that would give me that much extra play or did I assemble something incorrectly? Was just going to make a longer rod but really would rather make sure I put it all together correctly first!
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When taking off from a stop it would buck and jerk and everyone said the clutch was burned out. Replaced it with the "same looking" clutch and had the flywheel turn as it had cracks and was very glazed looking.
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If the flywheel had cracks, then you need to replace the flywheel. It looks pretty now but it is still cracked and they will be visible again soon. The '64 and earlier flywheels are not as robust as they are on newer engines. Once they've cracked, they're done.
For the problem at hand, pull the inspection cover to ensure that the fork is in the throwout bearing groove and on the pivot stud correctly. Make sure the bellhousing is flush with the rear of the block. From there, inspect all components of the linkage for damage. There are bushings on the linkage rod from the pedal to the z-bar. Those are usually gone, allowing wear and eventually the rod breaks. There are bushings for the z-bar. All of those can contribute to inadequate available adjustment.
For the problem at hand, pull the inspection cover to ensure that the fork is in the throwout bearing groove and on the pivot stud correctly. Make sure the bellhousing is flush with the rear of the block. From there, inspect all components of the linkage for damage. There are bushings on the linkage rod from the pedal to the z-bar. Those are usually gone, allowing wear and eventually the rod breaks. There are bushings for the z-bar. All of those can contribute to inadequate available adjustment.
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In putting everything back together I did see that the zbar bushing on the engine side is missing so that would account for some play but not as much as it seems to have. The fork and the throwout bearing are lined up.
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