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I spoke to the mechanic, flywheel was resurfaced. He's adamant about the urethane bushings being the culprit. Very frustrating.
This advice may sound equally frustrating. Probably time to just move on. It's good the flywheel was resurfaced. That pretty much takes you back to the clutch. I would find a new shop that specializes in driveline, transmissions clutches etc. Let them supply the new clutch and ask them to inspect the transmission. You'll probably eat the previous labor and the clutch parts cost in the end. I've been on the other side of this transaction. No shop wants to eat jobs unless it's clearly their fault. Did you provide the parts? If so, they already have an escape path. What did the first shop say when you told them it wasn't right. You switched mechanics for a reason I assume? Was it wrong from day one? It should never have left the first shop if we have the facts.
The urethane mount excuse for clutch shudder is bull.
Yes, it is time to move on. First mechanic is good, but mainly for newer cars. Second mechanic is also good, but feels the engine mounts are too stiff. I did supply the parts and I think there is the problem. Crappy parts from MAC's. Going to call them and see if others have had similar problems.
I would drive it as-is for a while, slipping the clutch more than usual to minimize the chatter. Good chance it might break-in. I don't buy the motor mount theory, the stock mounts are hard as rock too. The trans mount is even stiffer.
Follow-upon my transmission chatter: I've been driving the truck quite regularly. Still has some vibrations as it picks up speed in first, but..............it's getting better. I no longer have the vibrations in reverse. The truck sits for about nine months of the year, through winters in MA. I head to Florida in mid-September. I am wondering if I should keep the clutch pedal depressed during the time the truck sits all winter?????????
Sounds like good news. I can't answer you question about the clutch pedal but I do want to comment on your truck. That looks nice. I like the door art. And you must have been in an Independence Day parade. Nice!
Thanks. I am about as far east in MA that one can get, Chatham. It is a great truck. Re-painted by the original owner about 40 years ago in its original Meadowmist Green. Paint is poor but looks OK from 5 feet or so. Still retains it's original interior. All original dated sheetmetal. No rust ever. No body damage ever. I took the original wheels and hubcaps off when I bought it. Still has the original spare tire. Pics with white walls are from the original owner, when I bought the truck.
It may have "internet paint" but we like it John. That is a sharp truck.
No need to weigh down the clutch pedal while you snowbird. When a vehicle sits a long time it's a great idea to exercise all the pedals and such. Six months in a garage is nothing for a fresh clutch. It isn't going to rust itself together. It won't get softer while you are gone. That requires repetitions. If you want to stroke the clutch pedal 500 times before you go to bed every night go ahead. Let us know if it helps. It will bulk up your calf muscle in any event.
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That is a sharp truck.