New Clutch Problem
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From: Washington Michigan
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From: Suffolk Virginia
I spoke to Carolina Clutch today which is where I bought it from. They said the pressure plate that was supposed to be in thi kit was to be a "tall" plate, so they asked me to find the numbers that are stamped on the plate with a mirror. So, I have the numbers and will call tomorrow to see what I have. I'll let you all know what the final verdict is and what fix we use.
Thanks for everyone's help.
Bob
Thanks for everyone's help.
Bob
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From: Suffolk Virginia
I spoke to Carolina Clutch today which is where I bought it from. They said the pressure plate that was supposed to be in thi kit was to be a "tall" plate, so they asked me to find the numbers that are stamped on the plate with a mirror. So, I have the numbers and will call tomorrow to see what I have. I'll let you all know what the final verdict is and what fix we use.
Thanks for everyone's help.
Bob
Thanks for everyone's help.
Bob
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From: delco pa
i think you are going to find that the long to bearing isn't the answer,,,,the longer ball stud should solve your problem.... i tried everything you've mentioned so far on the 68,,, ball stud worked perfectly... gm still lists them, if you can find teh number....
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Just in case I needed it I did order an adjustable pivot ball from Jegs so I will try that tomorrow. I sure hope your right knockbill.
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From: delco pa
the one i used was from, gm,,,1 11/16" long... natauto lists it as cp-129, less than 4 bucks,,, same size as the gm one,,, i got a spare, just because!!!!!
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From: Suffolk Virginia
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Finally!!!
I installed the adjustable pivot ball and it worked, the clutch feels great. Thanks to everyone who made suggestions, I can't thank you all enough.
And racecar14, I put the new radiator in and today even in 99 degree weather it never made it to 180!
Bob
I installed the adjustable pivot ball and it worked, the clutch feels great. Thanks to everyone who made suggestions, I can't thank you all enough.
And racecar14, I put the new radiator in and today even in 99 degree weather it never made it to 180!
Bob
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Been reading your thread cause I just ran into the same problem on my 65 Vette. Did you get the adjustable pivot from Napa or the Jeg's one? How did you make the adjustments once installed?
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I bought the one from Jegs as my Napa store sucks. I answered your pm on how I determined length. You can also use knockbill's size of 1 11/16