ZF clutch HELP
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Strongsville Ohio
ZF clutch HELP
Need suggestion on the removal of the driveline support beam. Have bolts out, but it doesn't want to come out. It appears that it has to slide to the front or rear to come free. Any suggestions would be appreciated. This whole job has been fighting me. Thanks in advance.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Jamison PA
Re: ZF clutch HELP (Stingray1970)
Try this.
http://www.zfdoc.com/transmission.htm
Also if you push the tranny to the drivers side it should allow you to roll that sucker out. :smash:
[Modified by Tony.96LT4, 9:18 PM 5/18/2003]
[Modified by Tony.96LT4, 9:20 PM 5/18/2003]
http://www.zfdoc.com/transmission.htm
Also if you push the tranny to the drivers side it should allow you to roll that sucker out. :smash:
[Modified by Tony.96LT4, 9:18 PM 5/18/2003]
[Modified by Tony.96LT4, 9:20 PM 5/18/2003]
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Santa Maria, CA
Re: ZF clutch HELP (Stingray1970)
Vary the engine/tranny height in relation to the dana with the jack till there is least amount of tension on the beam while tapping on it with a BFH toward the front of car and or pass side tunnel.
Just curious, what kinda clutch/flywheel ya gonna run?
[Modified by 89 Paul in Cal, 2:42 AM 5/19/2003]
Just curious, what kinda clutch/flywheel ya gonna run?
[Modified by 89 Paul in Cal, 2:42 AM 5/19/2003]
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Lake Wylie SC
Re: ZF clutch HELP (Stingray1970)
I know this may be too simple, but you did support the transmission with a suitable jack? If not, there will be too much preasure on the beam and if you do get it out without supporting the tranny, it may hurt! :blueangel:
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Strongsville Ohio
Re: ZF clutch HELP (Stingray1970)
Thanks to everyone for your help. Got the beam and the transmission out tonight, WHEW. Bellhousing, clutch and flywheel tomorrow.
Thanks again,
Gene
Thanks again,
Gene
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Pedro CA
Re: ZF clutch HELP (Stingray1970)
glad to hear it!
you may wanna consider the beam plates that Bill sells (www.zfdoc.com).
I have them, and they are great! kills the rear end of its desire to pull right on hard acceloration.
you may wanna consider the beam plates that Bill sells (www.zfdoc.com).
I have them, and they are great! kills the rear end of its desire to pull right on hard acceloration.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Sachse Texas
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Re: ZF clutch HELP (bogus)
FWIW, I just use a mallet and move the torque beam back over the differential and leave it up there when I yank my tranny. Just support the tranny prior to the banging and cover you ears.
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