Ever had to pry off a clutch disk with a screwdriver?
06-18-2015, 04:41 PM
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
Ever had to pry off a clutch disk with a screwdriver?
Im doing some work on a buddies 1955 Pontiac Chieftain. Great car, but hes not real mechanically inclined and the transmission want going into gear. I spent the morning pulling out the transmission (WAY easier than it is on my Vette!!) And when I removed the pressure plate, the disk was STUCK to the flywheel. I tapped it a few times.....nothing.....so I eventually had to put a screwdriver under it to pop it off. Man, is the flywheel ugly. Looks like the clutch got wet and then parked for a year. Little bits of clutch disk still stuck to it. Ive got my work cut out for me, but its so cool to be working on this old American classic.
Now....where the he(( do I find a clutch for this thing!! Ive called all the major sources and only had a few questionable hits online.
Now....where the he(( do I find a clutch for this thing!! Ive called all the major sources and only had a few questionable hits online.
06-19-2015, 09:05 AM
#2
Melting Slicks
Im doing some work on a buddies 1955 Pontiac Chieftain. Great car, but hes not real mechanically inclined and the transmission want going into gear. I spent the morning pulling out the transmission (WAY easier than it is on my Vette!!) And when I removed the pressure plate, the disk was STUCK to the flywheel. I tapped it a few times.....nothing.....so I eventually had to put a screwdriver under it to pop it off. Man, is the flywheel ugly. Looks like the clutch got wet and then parked for a year. Little bits of clutch disk still stuck to it. Ive got my work cut out for me, but its so cool to be working on this old American classic.
Now....where the he(( do I find a clutch for this thing!! Ive called all the major sources and only had a few questionable hits online.
Now....where the he(( do I find a clutch for this thing!! Ive called all the major sources and only had a few questionable hits online.
06-19-2015, 11:17 AM
#3
Just look for a clutch for a '55 Chevy.
06-19-2015, 11:24 PM
#4
Drifting
Thread Starter
06-20-2015, 09:34 AM
#5
Team Owner
That happens to nearly all manual trans cars that sit a long time.
The secret is to get it running, warm it up, then start the car in gear. Once you are rolling start hitting the gas and letting off - the disc frees right up from the alternating forces.
Did this more than once.
Take the clutch to any parts store - I bet it's a standard piece used in tons of other cars.
Don't forget to get the flywheel resurfaced.
http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/...FUYSHwodZJ8Leg
The secret is to get it running, warm it up, then start the car in gear. Once you are rolling start hitting the gas and letting off - the disc frees right up from the alternating forces.
Did this more than once.
Take the clutch to any parts store - I bet it's a standard piece used in tons of other cars.
Don't forget to get the flywheel resurfaced.
http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/...FUYSHwodZJ8Leg
Last edited by Chevy Guy; 06-20-2015 at 09:37 AM.
06-22-2015, 08:27 PM
#6
Drifting
Thread Starter
That happens to nearly all manual trans cars that sit a long time.
The secret is to get it running, warm it up, then start the car in gear. Once you are rolling start hitting the gas and letting off - the disc frees right up from the alternating forces.
Did this more than once.
Take the clutch to any parts store - I bet it's a standard piece used in tons of other cars.
Don't forget to get the flywheel resurfaced.
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The secret is to get it running, warm it up, then start the car in gear. Once you are rolling start hitting the gas and letting off - the disc frees right up from the alternating forces.
Did this more than once.
Take the clutch to any parts store - I bet it's a standard piece used in tons of other cars.
Don't forget to get the flywheel resurfaced.
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