<VV> Re: '64 flywheel, clutch kit in '63 Monza Spyder

[corvairs]

Bill - You haven't called us! I think you have the classic "pilot 
bushing" problem - In other words, on a "new" clutch the new pilot 
bushing can be tight (my estimate is that 50% or better of them are) and 
it will make it appear that the clutch will not release. The simple way 
to fix it is to find a safe spot, put it in first with the engine off. 
Start up with the clutch depressed and drive around, shifitng up and 
down. In about 1-5 miles it will loosen up and shift normally. Sorry I 
didn't respond back sooner but just got back from the Mesquite show. Lon

www.corvairunderground.com

Bill Meglen wrote:

> Assembled and installed the 64 and later recessed flywheel/clutch 
> acquired as a complete kit from Corvair Underground into my 1963 Monza 
> Spyder. The entire clutch assembly is new, flywheel, disk, pressure 
> plate and throwout bearing, all part of the "kit". The only reused 
> parts that would seem to  affect geometry are the stock ball stud and 
> clutch fork.
>