Clutch Replacement
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Clutch Replacement
So I'm pretty sure the throwout bearing is shot in my 4spd '76 Supercab. I only paid 250.0 for the truck, so I'm not too upset, but I also really don't want to have to drop the tranny.
In the case that I do, I would replace everything in there - clutch, pressure plate, pilot bushing, etc.
How many of you guys have replaced a clutch in these trucks? I've only ever done front wheel drive cars, and I don't have a very good space to work - my gravel driveway with some carpet laid down. In your opinion, would it be worth the 200.00 to pay a shop to do it, to save the pain of trying to get everything lined up and trying to move around a cumbersome 100lb transmission in my driveway?
Any other tips?
(My mechanical aptitude is probably best described as intermediate.)
Thanks!
JF
In the case that I do, I would replace everything in there - clutch, pressure plate, pilot bushing, etc.
How many of you guys have replaced a clutch in these trucks? I've only ever done front wheel drive cars, and I don't have a very good space to work - my gravel driveway with some carpet laid down. In your opinion, would it be worth the 200.00 to pay a shop to do it, to save the pain of trying to get everything lined up and trying to move around a cumbersome 100lb transmission in my driveway?
Any other tips?
(My mechanical aptitude is probably best described as intermediate.)
Thanks!
JF
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From: New Gretna, New Jersey
I did mine on the rocks too. I just laid down a big piece of 1/4" steel down under the truck and got 1 jack under the bellhousing and 1 jack under the t-case and the trans slid out and back in with a little maneuvering and help from my friend. Just make sure you have the trans/t-case combo balanced good on the jacks and BE CAREFUL. Those things aint light. Dropped one on my finger before. Lost that nail.
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I thought about using a come-along and a 2x4 brace to hold the weight of the tranny since I'm not too sure I'll have an extra hand around.
What's a good clutch kit to buy if I'm looking for smooth driveability?
How do you keep the engine from revolving while you're trying to work on the parts bolted to it?
I've always heard of people having problem aligning the input shaft, is there a reliable method to it?
Thanks!
JF
What's a good clutch kit to buy if I'm looking for smooth driveability?
How do you keep the engine from revolving while you're trying to work on the parts bolted to it?
I've always heard of people having problem aligning the input shaft, is there a reliable method to it?
Thanks!
JF
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The engine revolving while your working on it shouldn't be a problem. Alignment on the other hand... Make sure you get a clutch alignment tool, should come with your clutch kit, but check anyway. You have to get the tranny and the motor as lined up as possible. They have to be on the same angle, if they aren't everything will start to bind up on you. Look at the gap between the trans and the motor, it should be even on the top and bottom and along the sides too. I had to put another jack on the front of the oil pan to get the motor on the right angle to slip the trans in. I put the trans in first, without the t-case to keep it as light as possible. I also have the bellhousing bolted to the motor, not the trans when I do it. Again, to keep it as light as possibe for maneuverability.
