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| | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 | Hi All,
Does anyone know where to find clutches for the Big Bolt trucks???
None of the parts stores listed on the parts page seems to carry parts for GMC Big Bolts. Everything is either smaller or bigger.
According to the info I have so far my '52 GMC 454-30 w/302 and Clark 205V trans, uses a 13 inch Lipp clutch.
I'd take either new, used or rebuilt.
Thanx,
GMCPic
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1948 GMC FC101 1/2t Pickup w/270 and SM420
1948 GMC FC253 1t Factory 80"x9' Flatbed Dually
1948 Chevy COE 2 Ton 8'x15' Flatbed
1950 GMC 354-24 2 Ton 8'X12' Flatbed w/Dump Hoist
1953 GMC 454-30 3 Ton 8'x14' Flatbed w/Dump Hoist
1953 GMC 454-30 3 Ton Cab and Chassis
1942 Clarkator 6 MILL-44 Heavy Aircraft Tug
1942 Ford (9N) Moto Tug with 1/2 yard Loader
1947 Oliver OC3 HG-42 Tract-Crawler Bull Dozier w/6' Blade
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | Check with a driveline shop in your area that specializes in big truck parts. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 253 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 253 | Find a good shop in your area that specializes in rebuilding and relining clutch and brake assemblies They will be able to do your disc and pressure plate good as new.
I'm finding that the old size discs and pressure plates are no longer being stocked, fortunately rebuilding is still an option.
1945 Chevrolet G 506 1.5 Ton Military 4X4
1967 Jeep Cj5 with 283 SBC
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,236 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,236 | Check out Fort Wayne Clutch, they are a re-manufacturer. Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 9 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 9 | I've been on the hunt for clutch set online with no avail. Walk into this place and lay my pressure plate and fly wheel up on the desk and the guy turns around and walks off. I thought I had hit another dead end. He comes back with all the parts I needed freshly rebuilt. They now have also re-surfaced my drums and riveted as original new material on my shoes. Right in my back yard. http://automotivefriction.net/You may find similar company in your area or look'em up to see if they can help.
1949 Chevrolet 4400
Frame up project to be completed in less than 6 months. (and counting)
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 | You can take them down to any local parts store and they should be able to send them off for relining and rebuilding the pressure plate.
I did that with mine at NAPA and they had it back in perfect shape in under a week.
Jeff | | | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 | I tired NAPA with no avail... Re-builder in Sacramento CA, says they have never seen a clutch like I have.
Have been doing the online thing without much luck yet...but never say die is my moto.
Persistence will prevail.
Further note found that someone had installed the wrong release bearing.
Thanx All,
GMCPic
Dance like no one is watching,
Sing like no one is listening,
Love like you've never been hurt.
1948 GMC FC101 1/2t Pickup w/270 and SM420
1948 GMC FC253 1t Factory 80"x9' Flatbed Dually
1948 Chevy COE 2 Ton 8'x15' Flatbed
1950 GMC 354-24 2 Ton 8'X12' Flatbed w/Dump Hoist
1953 GMC 454-30 3 Ton 8'x14' Flatbed w/Dump Hoist
1953 GMC 454-30 3 Ton Cab and Chassis
1942 Clarkator 6 MILL-44 Heavy Aircraft Tug
1942 Ford (9N) Moto Tug with 1/2 yard Loader
1947 Oliver OC3 HG-42 Tract-Crawler Bull Dozier w/6' Blade
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Clutch Exchange in Denver, CO, does that.
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'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 | There is a place in San Jose called B&A Friction Materials. We have used them to reline a clutch and rebuild a pressure plate. They specialize in the bigger trucks. Prices were very reasonable. They might even have it in stock. 408.286.9200 Bafriction.com Check them out - I'd recommend them. Very helpful there also.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 | Arizona brake and clutch might be able to help. The bonded my brake shoes and rebuilt the 11" clutch in my 1/2 ton no problem | | | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 | Hi All,
Thanks all for the info.
Believe it or not my local NAPA (Paradise CA)store was finally able to locate a clutch. It is a Valeo Brand clutch. Only $95.00 plus $49.00 for release bearing and $14.00 for shielded pilot bearing.
When I went online to Valeo none showed up on their web site.
GMCPic
Dance like no one is watching,
Sing like no one is listening,
Love like you've never been hurt.
1948 GMC FC101 1/2t Pickup w/270 and SM420
1948 GMC FC253 1t Factory 80"x9' Flatbed Dually
1948 Chevy COE 2 Ton 8'x15' Flatbed
1950 GMC 354-24 2 Ton 8'X12' Flatbed w/Dump Hoist
1953 GMC 454-30 3 Ton 8'x14' Flatbed w/Dump Hoist
1953 GMC 454-30 3 Ton Cab and Chassis
1942 Clarkator 6 MILL-44 Heavy Aircraft Tug
1942 Ford (9N) Moto Tug with 1/2 yard Loader
1947 Oliver OC3 HG-42 Tract-Crawler Bull Dozier w/6' Blade
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