This truck seems to have some previous owner issues as I get more into it. This clutch is incredibly hard to disengage. A lot of foot pressure. At first I reasoned it was all rusty inside and needed to “loosen up”. Well it hasn’t gotten any better and looking in there, things don’t really look very rusty. I sprayed a bit of lube into the clutch spring area to test. No change. It grabs just fine, and the disc looks normal thickness. Then I “ reasoned” (always dangerous), that the wrong clutch has been put in it. But, if for instance it was a clutch meant for a 1-ton, it doesn’t seem it would be appreciatively harder to push down, because 1-ton truck doesn’t need that much more pressure. Or maybe throwout installed wrong? Do any of you have any ideas what to check? I have looked at a 261 today, in a friend’s parts car collection! It’s in a 59 Canadian Pontiac, automatic. It’s available and I would like to fix it up for this truck. Mated to my 4 speed of course. This car, The Pontiac, has a new,to me, hydraulic cylinder power steering assist on the tie rod,powered by a pump mounted to the back of the generator! Just a side observation. So, if anyone has an idea about the clutch situation, I’d appreciate hearing. The old truck get togethers sure sound fun. Maybe someday soon᠁.. C
~Charley 1954 Chevy 3100 with 235 261 project engine “Ole Blackie” Follow along in the DITY 1963 Chevy half ton stepside short box 230 1954 GMC 3 ton 302 And several more Chevy camper and work trucks 1979 1987 1996 1931 Packard car, 327 i 8 auto
