[FC] Clutch job... help needed...

The Source, Inc. corvanatics@corvair.org
Wed Aug 6 02:17:00 2003


Merv
An excerpt from our literature:

> A complete clutch kit should have;
> 1) a re-manufactured flywheel
> 1a) a new set of flywheel to crankshaft bolts
> Warning - modify your socket = remove chamfer from a six (6) point 
> socket to remove and reinstall these special bolts
> 1b) a new improved type (thinner) washer ring
> 2) a re-manufactured clutch plate (disc)
> - note we offer six (6) different lining materials - to suit your 
> vehicle's needs.
> 3) a re-manufactured pressure plate assembly
> 3a) a new set of pressure plate to flywheel bolt kit
> 4) a new sintered bronze - non magnetic pilot bearing (bushing).
> 5) a new clutch release (throw out) bearing
> 5a) examine the condition of throw out bearing shaft (collar)
> look for crack(s) on bottom of shaft = replace - rebuild differential 
> carrier
> 6) a new input shaft seal
> - keep 90wt gear oil out of the clutch assembly
> - technical note you may use two (2) seals if you leave out split ring 
> retainer
> 6a) examine split ring retainer
> 7) a pair of exhaust packings - manifold to pipe
> note engine type
> 8) a new oil pan gasket
> note type of oil pan, stock - sheet metal, aluminum - what brand ?
> 9) a new front crankshaft seal and bell housing gasket
> - keep engine oil out of the clutch assembly
> - examine crankshaft timing gear seal surface for a wear groove.
> also easy to install while the drive train is out of the vehicle and 
> accessible
> 10) a new transmission selector shaft seal - 3 & 4 spd transmissions
> 11) a pair of new differential side seals
>
> Technical Note - Warning ! - Bell Housings
> There are two (2) dimensionally different Standard (Manual) 
> Transmission Bell Housings
> check casting # on engine side of housing
> # 3832176 1960-3 = use Flat Faced Flywheel
> # 6256583 1964-9 = use Stepped Face Flywheel
> Simply use with the matching flywheel and all related clutch assembly 
> components
> regardless of engine or transaxle to avoid clutch problems.



Merv and/or Loretta wrote:

>Hi all!
>
>Gotta do the clutch in the 64 700 sedan. What else do I need besides
>new/rebuilt disc and pressure plate?