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

Merv and/or Loretta corvanatics@corvair.org
Wed Aug 6 03:51:01 2003


GREAT BIG THANX!
mk

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Subject: Re: [FC] Clutch job... help needed...


> 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?
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