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| | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 547 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 547 | I just got done reading most of what I found in a search on here and now would like some advice on how to proceed.
My clutch is chattering pretty bad some times pulling out in 1st. I have tried all manors of approaches and is still getting to the point of driving me crazy. Since the engine rebuild it has be chattering. The motor mounts are all new from the rebuild, 3-4 years old then. I resurfaced the flywheel and replaced the clutch about 6-7 months ago hopeing to elimanate the problem. It got better, but was not fixed. I was not able to replace the pilot bearing at the time. (I think thats my problem) I also believe that it is not an oil contamination issue.
How should I proceed? Can I fix the problem with just a replacement of the pilot bearing? Or should I replace that, the friction plate and resurface again ect...?
58' 3200 235 3-speed/OD
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | The pilot bearing is what stabilizes the tip of the pilot shaft. If it is too loose, your clutch can chatter and it puts unnecessary stress in the input shaft bearing. Make sure thee are no loose springs on the disc. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | I would make sure that the pilot bushing is replaced, or find one with an actual bearing element. Also, measure the pilot on the transmission. If that is worn, it will need attending to as well.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | If you look at the inside of the bell housing and it is bone dry, then your problem isn't oil. Usually there is oil either from the rear main or the transmission. If this is the case, it can make your clutch chatter. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 154 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 154 | Pilot bearing most likley the problem. | | |
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