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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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Started out from a light in first and then went to 2nd gear yesterday and the motor just revved up and no acceleration for about 5 seconds.
(No the clutch pedel was not depressed)

I could not repeat the slip again for the rest of the drive. not nailing it, but trying to repeat the actual condition.

I have a Centerforce setup according to the bellhousing sticker, but not sure any other info as it came with the car. Been driving fine for over a year. 1968 - 427 No Power Nuthin'

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I gunked the engine bay this weekend, including the rear part of the motor where bell housing meets block. Would any of the cleaner/water get in there and make a difference? if not... once the search function is back on line I will start reading for step by steps for new clutch, TO bearing and disk I guess
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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Some residual water may have gotten in there and caused the slip, if it did not repeat is self I would not worry too much about it.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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drive it harder and test it, take off in 2nd and lean on it
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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drive it harder and test it, take off in 2nd and lean on it
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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Was curious so I went home at lunch and got her.
Second gear from the light and nailed it.

Not sure... but based on the reaction from a guy on the corner it locked up pretty good
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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It probably just got a little wet from the washing so I wouldn't worry about it unless it continues to happen.



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