Stupid Torque tube question
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Some FACTS:
Your torque tube needs the smaller THINNER couplers (X2) The larger thicker couplers will NOT fit!
The bearings are SEALED and non serviceable.
Strongly recommend a remote bleeder kit be installed
You need a Slave cylinder & a release bearing (throw out bearing)
What clutch and or flywheel are you considering???
If you install anything other than an OEM Stock clutch, take the critical clutch disk air gap measurements that determine if you need shims behind the slave cyl.. MAKE SURE that you match balance the flywheel so you don’t have drive line vibrations. ZERO BALLANCING will not necessarily prevent the vibration problem from happening!
You need a special puller to remove the pilot brg. Small inside brg puller and they can be rented from AZ.
BC
Your torque tube needs the smaller THINNER couplers (X2) The larger thicker couplers will NOT fit!
The bearings are SEALED and non serviceable.
Strongly recommend a remote bleeder kit be installed
You need a Slave cylinder & a release bearing (throw out bearing)
What clutch and or flywheel are you considering???
If you install anything other than an OEM Stock clutch, take the critical clutch disk air gap measurements that determine if you need shims behind the slave cyl.. MAKE SURE that you match balance the flywheel so you don’t have drive line vibrations. ZERO BALLANCING will not necessarily prevent the vibration problem from happening!
You need a special puller to remove the pilot brg. Small inside brg puller and they can be rented from AZ.
BC
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From: Murrysville PA
Some FACTS:
Your torque tube needs the smaller THINNER couplers (X2) The larger thicker couplers will NOT fit!
The bearings are SEALED and non serviceable.
Strongly recommend a remote bleeder kit be installed
You need a Slave cylinder & a release bearing (throw out bearing)
What clutch and or flywheel are you considering???
If you install anything other than an OEM Stock clutch, take the critical clutch disk air gap measurements that determine if you need shims behind the slave cyl.. MAKE SURE that you match balance the flywheel so you don’t have drive line vibrations. ZERO BALLANCING will not necessarily prevent the vibration problem from happening!
You need a special puller to remove the pilot brg. Small inside brg puller and they can be rented from AZ.
BC
Your torque tube needs the smaller THINNER couplers (X2) The larger thicker couplers will NOT fit!
The bearings are SEALED and non serviceable.
Strongly recommend a remote bleeder kit be installed
You need a Slave cylinder & a release bearing (throw out bearing)
What clutch and or flywheel are you considering???
If you install anything other than an OEM Stock clutch, take the critical clutch disk air gap measurements that determine if you need shims behind the slave cyl.. MAKE SURE that you match balance the flywheel so you don’t have drive line vibrations. ZERO BALLANCING will not necessarily prevent the vibration problem from happening!
You need a special puller to remove the pilot brg. Small inside brg puller and they can be rented from AZ.
BC
Please advise
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Yes,,, The bearings can and sometimes do go bad. Yes,, They are replacable. You have to press them off the ends of the shaft and press them back on.
They are a sealed bearing and once they go bad, you just install a complete new bearing assy.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...9QEwCA&dur=157
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAQ&dur=4703
They are a sealed bearing and once they go bad, you just install a complete new bearing assy.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...9QEwCA&dur=157
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAQ&dur=4703
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Panhandle FL
Be sure and look for the snap rings when you remove the old bearings and make sure to mark the shaft so it goes back in the same way. I drove the old bearings out with a hammer, not very difficult. Then put the new bearings in the freezer and heated up the housing with a torch. They dropped right in.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Mukwonago Wi
So the links you posted............are these the actual parts needed? If so, how many should be ordered? This seems like a much less expensive route to go then ordering the kit being sold.
Yes,,, The bearings can and sometimes do go bad. Yes,, They are replacable. You have to press them off the ends of the shaft and press them back on.
They are a sealed bearing and once they go bad, you just install a complete new bearing assy.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...9QEwCA&dur=157
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAQ&dur=4703
They are a sealed bearing and once they go bad, you just install a complete new bearing assy.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...9QEwCA&dur=157
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAQ&dur=4703
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Mukwonago Wi
Here is the slave I found. Is this the one I want?
http://www.carolinaclutch.com/showitem/110181.aspx
http://www.carolinaclutch.com/showitem/110181.aspx
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
That Slave Cylinder looks correct but, it doesn't come with the throwout bearing. That is purchased separately.