Clutch replacement.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Bay Area CA
Clutch replacement.
69 4 speed vette here...
I am starting to feel the gears chatter while shifting into reverse. The clutch is adjusted to the max. I am seeing usual signs to replace the clutch.
Originally a big block car now has a GM crate HT 502 motor that puts out close to 400 HPs.
While I am preparing for my next big adventure, I have a couple of questions to folks who have been through this.
1) What brand/type of clutch would you recommend?
2) Have any of you documented your clutch change project on the forum? I have tried searching without much success.
I am starting to feel the gears chatter while shifting into reverse. The clutch is adjusted to the max. I am seeing usual signs to replace the clutch.
Originally a big block car now has a GM crate HT 502 motor that puts out close to 400 HPs.
While I am preparing for my next big adventure, I have a couple of questions to folks who have been through this.
1) What brand/type of clutch would you recommend?
2) Have any of you documented your clutch change project on the forum? I have tried searching without much success.
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Sounds like clutch is not disengaging.This doesnt mean the clutch is worn out.If your clutch adjustment is adjusted all the way out to the end of the rod start looking for linkage problems.First look at both ends of the Z bar....make sure the ball stud is not backing out of the block.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Bay Area CA
Alright.. a very basic question 
Can the transmission be pulled out from under the car by removing the drive shaft?
(I hope the engine does not have to be pulled out to replace the clutch)
..correct?
Can the transmission be pulled out from under the car by removing the drive shaft?
(I hope the engine does not have to be pulled out to replace the clutch)
..correct?
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi RJD,
Yes, the engine stays where it is; the transmission can be pulled far enough to the rear once the drive shaft is removed to drop the front of the trans down in order to change the clutch. The shifter linkage needs to be loosened since the shifter is mounted on the transmission cross member.
Not too bad a job. Good Luck!!
Regards,
Alan
Yes, the engine stays where it is; the transmission can be pulled far enough to the rear once the drive shaft is removed to drop the front of the trans down in order to change the clutch. The shifter linkage needs to be loosened since the shifter is mounted on the transmission cross member.
Not too bad a job. Good Luck!!
Regards,
Alan
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Bay Area CA
Hi RJD,
Yes, the engine stays where it is; the transmission can be pulled far enough to the rear once the drive shaft is removed to drop the front of the trans down in order to change the clutch. The shifter linkage needs to be loosened since the shifter is mounted on the transmission cross member.
Not too bad a job. Good Luck!!
Regards,
Alan
Yes, the engine stays where it is; the transmission can be pulled far enough to the rear once the drive shaft is removed to drop the front of the trans down in order to change the clutch. The shifter linkage needs to be loosened since the shifter is mounted on the transmission cross member.
Not too bad a job. Good Luck!!
Regards,
Alan
Do you know what brand/type of clutch is good?
