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#57492 03/07/2006 4:35 AM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 50 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 50 | Folks - I'm swapping my 51 AD 3 Spd for a Saginaw 4 Spd. While I have the tranny out I want to try to confirm the viability of the clutch without acutally removing it. I have the bell housing cover off, I'm laying on my back looking up with a flashlight, what next? I wasn't having problems with the clutch before the swap, and I think this truck is in pretty good shape. The tranny gears have minimal wear patters, no tip wear, but, I would like to check out the clutch before I just replace something with 50% plus life left in it, not to mention the work involved. Thanks in advance for any helpful advice.
1951 Chevrolet 3100 AD Pickup
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#57493 03/07/2006 4:44 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | It's kind of an "experience" thing to be able to eyeball a clutch disc for wear. The best way would be to remove it and see how much material is left, before hitting the rivots, compared to a new one. While it's out you can inspect the rest for hot spots and cracks too,
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#57494 03/07/2006 11:12 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | The condition of the lineing is like 48 said. It,s kinda from experience. You might look at a new one & get an idea. Don,t try to compare measurments as the disc is comepressed when ingauged. If it worked smooth & looks like it has enough lining it will be ok. You can check the throwout brg. It should turn smooth with out any noise.
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#57495 03/08/2006 12:26 AM | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 355 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 355 | If it was my truck, I wouldnt take any chances that there was something wrong, while i had it opened up. The first two things to go out, are the throw out bearing and the clutch disc. I would also check out the bushing in the end of the crank, as long as your already there. If the tranny is out, it dont take but a short time to check out this other stuff. | | |
#57496 03/08/2006 2:43 AM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 50 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 50 | Thanks for your thoughts on this .... I agree, as long as I've come this far I might as well go all the way and remove the clutch for inspection. Regards,
1951 Chevrolet 3100 AD Pickup
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