[FC] FC clutch

[Western Canada CORSA]

Hey Charles,

There are really only two sources for a leak onto the clutch, the snout seal
on the diff, and the front main seal on the motor.  And, oh yeah, there are
some bolts holding the bellhousing on that can leak oil as well.  These
seals and a tube of RTV will probably cost you less than $20 bucks, plus a
new clutch.  Oh yeah, you'll need the bellhousing to block paper seal as
well, and a new oil pan gasket 'cause you'll have to drain the oil, and
break the pan seal when you're taking the bellhousing off.

Changing them really isn't that difficult on an FC.  The only special tools
you'll need is a torque wrench, which you can probably get on the loaner
program from Crappy Tire.  Plus you'll want to construct the engine tray
thingy as outlined in Richard Finch's "How To Keep Your Corvair Alive".

With a second set of hands for help and moral support, you can probably have
the whole job done in 6 hours on your first go.

Regards,
Joel

-----Original Message-----
From: corvanatics-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:corvanatics-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Charles
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 1:06 AM
To: corvanatics at corvair.org
Subject: [FC] FC clutch


Hey everybody,

I guess some of you lucky folks are already on your way to Portland but
maybe a few left behind can help. I've always had trouble with a slippy
clutch. It's the third disc now and it's past the shuddering engagement
stage and on to a total slide in all gears if I apply any more throttle
than an idle speed. Is it possible to have a dry clutch or is it just
one of those things you have to live with? If not then where would the
possible sources of fluid be coming from? Do I recall something about
two different sizes of input (?) shaft seals? Also, replacing it sounds
like a bit of a big job for a very novice wrench like me... am I
correct? This is a working van so I do need to keep it going... of
course it's also fun to cruise around :)

While I'm asking for help there's one other thing that comes to mind. Is
there some kind of trick to adjusting the steering box?  I can't seem to
budge that giant adjusting ringnut and it looks too fragile to apply any
force to it. Any thoughts on that?

As usual any help would be appreciated,

Charles

'63 Corvan

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