Clutch replacement, difficult?
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Clutch replacement, difficult?
It may be getting near the time to replace my clutch. Have'nt done one before. And was wondering, how difficult that job really is? I know I'll will be pulling alot of stuff to get to it. But, bolting it up,or getting to the housing bolts, lining the clutch up, all that, is it pretty stright forward? Or can alot of things get messed up if anything is not perfect.
P.S. I am mech. inclined. just have'nt attemped.
1971 350/4peed. Thanks
P.S. I am mech. inclined. just have'nt attemped.
1971 350/4peed. Thanks
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First one I ever did was 1964 Chev Malibu out in front of my apartment with the car on jack stands 39 years ago...toughest thing was getting out from under the car with the Muncie on my chest...
Go for it..get a good manual for reference...
Think on yours,you will have to drop exhaust left/right...support the rear of the oil pan with 2x4/jack to get load off rear mount cushion.....rest is removing shifter,drive shaft,etc..get a clutch alignment tool..I made mine from a broom stick...was a pita..
Rich
Go for it..get a good manual for reference...
Think on yours,you will have to drop exhaust left/right...support the rear of the oil pan with 2x4/jack to get load off rear mount cushion.....rest is removing shifter,drive shaft,etc..get a clutch alignment tool..I made mine from a broom stick...was a pita..
Rich
Last edited by rihwoods; Sep 20, 2006 at 01:57 AM.
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I haven't done this on a C3 but I have done it twice on a 66. Not technically difficult at all but there are some challenges if the car is not on a lift. The biggest one is that, without a transmission jack, you are hoisting the transmission without any mechanical assistance. I did this with the car on jack stands and lowered the transmissionn to my chest. I would check the archives to see if anyone has posted information on this. I would also use the GM Service Manual for technical assistance.
Gary
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It can be a flustrating job. I found it difficult to line up the pilot bushing,bell housing and trans input shaft. Even using the supplied allignment tool it proved difficult. I would also suggest to put in an adjustable pivot ball; depending on your new clutsh and throw out bearing you might need it. I also replace the trans tunnel insulation while I was there.
This job also lead me to replace the rear main seal, which lead to complete steering overhaul, which lead to complete suspension rebuild, which lead to, well you get the idea.
The job would have been much easier if the transmission cross member were removable (why didn't GM do this on manual slush box?).
This job also lead me to replace the rear main seal, which lead to complete steering overhaul, which lead to complete suspension rebuild, which lead to, well you get the idea.
The job would have been much easier if the transmission cross member were removable (why didn't GM do this on manual slush box?).
