flywheel and clutch install
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flywheel and clutch install
I am going to install a new mcloed 12 inch steel flywheel and clutch set up tommorrow. I have never removed a flywheel before and was wondering if you guys have any info that might save me some time.
Melting Slicks
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If your engine has a lot of miles on it it's going to want to turn over while you break the bolts loose. If you have a good impact wrench you can avoid this problem. Otherwise you can stick a screwdriver through one of the holes in the old flywheel against the block to brace it while you break the bolts loose. I use loctite on the bolts for reassembly- you really don't want them coming back out. Otherwise it's a pretty straightforward deal. Make sure you wipe the flywheel face down with Brakleen or equivalent solvent just before you install the clutch disc, use the alignment tool and tighten down the pressure plate bolts a couple turns at a time until they're snug then torque them. Enjoy!
Melting Slicks
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Does the crossmember unbolt on a 79? (im guessing its a 79 by your name, you diddnt fill anything out in your profile) If the crossmember doesnt unbolt than good luck.
Also make sure you replace the pilot bushing/bearing while you have the transmission out... some kits come with a new one included
Also make sure you replace the pilot bushing/bearing while you have the transmission out... some kits come with a new one included
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Originally Posted by 79385stroker
Thanks for the replys, I made a removable crossmember for the Richmond 6 speed. Hopefully by the end of the day I will have it on the road!!!
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It added weight but all I did was sawzal the crossmember off about 4 inches away from the exhaust cutouts. Made a u bracket with 1/4 inch steel that sticks out from either end of the cut out about 6 inches. Welded the bracket onto the crossmember. I reinstalled the crossmember and drilled two holes from front to back and one hole from top to bottom in the bracket through the crossmember and used 1/2 bolts to hold it all in place. I also notched the exhaust cut out on the drivers side to have plenty of clearence for the shifter linkage on the richmond and welded a piece of steel across the back of the cutout to reinforce the opening. As far as the Richmond its not a bad tranny but its not the one for my car. You can do a search here or on digi... corv..... for richmond 6 speed and see what has happened to me.
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Originally Posted by 79385stroker
It added weight but all I did was sawzal the crossmember off about 4 inches away from the exhaust cutouts. Made a u bracket with 1/4 inch steel that sticks out from either end of the cut out about 6 inches. Welded the bracket onto the crossmember. I reinstalled the crossmember and drilled two holes from front to back and one hole from top to bottom in the bracket through the crossmember and used 1/2 bolts to hold it all in place. I also notched the exhaust cut out on the drivers side to have plenty of clearence for the shifter linkage on the richmond and welded a piece of steel across the back of the cutout to reinforce the opening. As far as the Richmond its not a bad tranny but its not the one for my car. You can do a search here or on digi... corv..... for richmond 6 speed and see what has happened to me.
Bill
