<VV> dumb question!/clutch job

[Ron]

Rivited clutches have been good with only a few exceptions for many years 
and don't forget that one of the CORSA Committee Chairmen has been marketing 
rerivited clutch plates for years with no complaints that I've ever heard 
of.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Rodriguez III" <grymm at echoes.net>
To: "corvairs" <corvairs at pacifier.com>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 11:37 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> dumb question!/clutch job


> Thanks for the info Lon, I will (already started) inspect everything
> carefully.  The flywheel is bolted and seems perfect.. so hopefully I wont
> have those type problems on my hands.
>
> The pilot bushing is VERY loose on the shaft.....  almost seems like it
> wasnt the right size to begin with...  As I recall there are two different
> sizes correct?  It's also kinda silver in color..and I remember the ones
> I've seen before being a kind of brass/copperish color....
>
> Also of note, the nearly new clutch that was in there is the crappy 
> rivited
> type... so there is no question... I have to replace it.
>
>
> I guess now I'm supposed to be grateful that I can get away with replacing
> "only" the clutch? <ggg>
>
> PS- havent checked the shaft for straightness yet, but I will.
>
>
>
> Ray Rodriguez III
> CORSA member
> 66' Corsa 140/4 coupe
> 65' Corsa 140/4 coupe (under construction)
>
>
>
>
>> (Should I?)  You're probably embarking on a new and wonderful adventure. 
>> I
>> suspect that your flywheel is bad. Bad rivets cause wallowed out pilot
>> bushings, destroyed input seals, oil on the disc and it gets
>> worse........Broken clutch release bearing shft, damaged main bearings,
>> damaged forward pinion bearings, broken starter noses etc etc.
>
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