[C2] TO Bearing problem
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alexandervdr (11-15-2018)
11-15-2018, 02:12 AM
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Melting Slicks
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I don't believe the clutch fork is the problem IF it is the correct fork for the other clutch parts installed. The damage on the fork did happen on one drive. It has had an issue for a while. I still think it Is the result of incorrect geometry, not the fork itself. Is it the correct flywheel? Has the flywheel been over-machined moving the pressure plate mount surface too far forward? Are the pressure plate and disc correctly manufactured? Does your pressure plate have raised curved fingers or flat where the release bearing contacts it? Can you post pics of your other clutch parts? It may help.
Just trying to help.
Tom
Just trying to help.
Tom
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11-15-2018, 05:13 PM
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John Z, I've read so many insightful articles written by you. Can you please give us all a little history of who you are, some of your past experiences? I'm sure it would prove to be some good reading ! Thx, Sully
11-16-2018, 08:41 PM
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In a nutshell, BSME '62 and MBA '64 from Michigan State, Army helicopter instructor pilot, GM 1964-1985 (Chevrolet and GMAD Product and Production Engineering, including 2 years in the Corvette Group), head-huntered out of there by Chrysler in 1985 when Roger Smith's reorganization nearly crippled GM, 17 years at Chrysler as a Chief Engineer, Director of Manufacturing Engineering, and six years as the Viper Plant Manager. Retired in 2001 at 60, was very active in NCRS (Master Judge, Chairman, Michigan Chapter 2001-2006) until my health took a tumble in 2016. Sold my cars and now leaning back on my long-time secondary hobby (guns and gunsmithing), which better suits my current physical capabilities.
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11-20-2018, 01:46 AM
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11-22-2018, 04:17 AM
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new fork came in this morning. Is 100% identical to the old one I took out, except that the ball spring is MUCH firmer and the indent where the ball goes is more pronounced on the edges. Will take a while to get the car up and running again, cause in the meantime I am transforming to a removable cross member.