Clutch replacement advice
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The process is shown in detail in the GM Chassis Service Manual (in your case, in the '63 Corvette Shop Manual and the '64 Corvette Shop Manual supplement). In addition to the Shop Manual process, have the flywheel re-surfaced, and replace the pilot bushing.
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While your in there, replace the pilot bearing/bushing in the crank also. Easiest and least messy way is the "clay or playdough" method. A search should turn up a few posts on how to do it.
As long as your replacement parts are for a '64 corvette, you should be all set - and so should your friend. You should consult the Shop Manual for clutch pedal end play and such.
larry
As long as your replacement parts are for a '64 corvette, you should be all set - and so should your friend. You should consult the Shop Manual for clutch pedal end play and such.
larry
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While you have the transmission out, check the tunnel insulation and retaining clips for deterioration and replace as needed. You will be glad you did during summer driving. This is missing or torn on many cars and impossible to fix with the tranny in the way. 
Pilot Dan
Pilot Dan
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I would also use the SEARCH function at the top of the page and search for "transmission removal, clutch replacement, and/or clutch removal".This has been discussed MANY times on this forum in the past, and there is a lot of good, additional information in the archives. The biggest item is clearance for removing the transmission: this can be done by rotating the transmission after it is pulled back from the bellhousing, or removing the bellhousing along with the transmission. Again, it is all detailed in the archives. Just search. It shouldn't take long.
Larry
Last edited by Powershift; Feb 4, 2009 at 05:21 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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I'm ordering a pilot bushing soon and I've been told that there are three types...needle pilot bushing (do not use it), bronze magnetic (ok to use), and non-magnetic bronze (the better one to use). I don't think the parts places go into detail of magnetism, but bronze is what I'll be getting. Just thought I'd put that out there.
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I like to do all my own work on all my cars but I usually draw the line when it comes to pulling the transmission, it is a very painful and frustrating job lying on your back wiggling a tranny around while its sitting on a jack. I reccomend to find a shop that you can supply your own quality parts and focus on things better suited for a home mechanic. Pretty much everything else fits that bill. Now I have done my own tranny R&R before, (I was in my early 20's) and you need that sort of enthusiasm! I would rather pull the entire engine and trans rather that just try and get the trans out with the engine in.
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I like to do all my own work on all my cars but I usually draw the line when it comes to pulling the transmission, it is a very painful and frustrating job lying on your back wiggling a tranny around while its sitting on a jack. I reccomend to find a shop that you can supply your own quality parts and focus on things better suited for a home mechanic. Pretty much everything else fits that bill. Now I have done my own tranny R&R before, (I was in my early 20's) and you need that sort of enthusiasm! I would rather pull the entire engine and trans rather that just try and get the trans out with the engine in.