<VV> Clutch; transmission, differential diagnosis

[Bill Meglen]

Thank's Robert,

Don't know why I didn't do it earlier.  I removed the cover where the 
clutch rod and connects to the shift fork and out tumbled a cup full of 
crumbled pressure plate facing.  Not sure yet what else has been 
affected but I will probably replace everything and add a Dale bolted 
flywheel as well, since at I may likely have to deal with the riveted 
flywheel failure if it has not yet been changed. If that is my choice 
can (should) I change to the 64 style clutch (stepped flywheel) which 
the Fisher book, "How to Hotrod Corvair Engines", states, "...the 
latest Spyder or truck clutches (1964) are obviously best..."?

Having had a bad experience with an FC clutch swap I wonder what if any 
mod's are involved.  I recall the mention of needing 1/8"washers 
between clutch cover and flywheel .  Is this the case or have the kits 
supplied by vendors accomodated or obviated this swap since the Fisher 
book was published? I do not expect to autocross my 1963 Spyder but 
will likely engage in some "spirited" driving. I could tolerate a stiff 
clutch and I am the sole driver.

Bill

> It is definitely something in the clutch disc, pressure plate, throw 
> out bearing department.