New clutch advice

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by Darrell S

I am planning to replace the clutch on the 48 in the near future. I have a new clutch disc and pressure plate from Fort Wayne.

After reading many of the posts on pros and cons of engine removal over pulling the rear end assembly back I'm kind of in a quandary. If the flywheel needs resurfacing can it be removed if the engine is in the car? Must the pan be dropped to do this? Not a fun job apparently.

Also I would like to have on hand all the new parts that would be needed to finish this with as little down time as possible. Any advice appreciated.

Hey Darrell,
Can you show pictures of the plate and disc that you bought ?
There are good an best of these. Pictures will tell me what you have.

[Darrell S]

Originally Posted by hardtimes

Hey Darrell,
Can you show pictures of the plate and disc that you bought ?
There are good an best of these. Pictures will tell me what you have.

I have recently installed new motor mounts when I replaced water pumps. Also have a new rear trans mount, planning to install.

[bo8109b]

Originally Posted by Darrell S

I have recently installed new motor mounts when I replaced water pumps. Also have a new rear trans mount, planning to install.

Just out of curiosity, what are the symptoms that you are changing out the clutch? Just changed my '40 clutch which was very smooth operating, no chatter and the flywheel was fine. Pulled the rear end back to access.

[Darrell S]

Originally Posted by bo8109b

Just out of curiosity, what are the symptoms that you are changing out the clutch? Just changed my '40 clutch which was very smooth operating, no chatter and the flywheel was fine. Pulled the rear end back to access.

I can't adjust it any further to make it release. The PO added length to the adjustment and now there is no more. Also won't go into gear without grinding. It always has had some chatter but if you released the clutch fully before giving it any gas it was pretty smooth.

[hardtimes]

Hey Darrell,
I'm going to send you PM, as I can not see PP pic (inside) clearly.
As for the disc. This disc does not have the small 'ears' the capture the springs. In this case, these springs CAN wear , become loose (make rattling noise) and even leave their assigned areas...all not good.
Lots of work to remedy these if / when any of this happens.
Would a guy take a chance of any of this happening, if a better disc is available to use to prevent...your choice.

[Darrell S]

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Originally Posted by hardtimes

Hey Darrell,
I'm going to send you PM, as I can not see PP pic (inside) clearly.
As for the disc. This disc does not have the small 'ears' the capture the springs. In this case, these springs CAN wear , become loose (make rattling noise) and even leave their assigned areas...all not good.
Lots of work to remedy these if / when any of this happens.
Would a guy take a chance of any of this happening, if a better disc is available to use to prevent...your choice.

Is there a better disc available? I would prefer not to take the chances you list.

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by Darrell S

Is there a better disc available? I would prefer not to take the chances you list.

I've seen /bought the 'captured' spring type from ebay.
I'd be surprised if Fort Wayne wouldn't have them also. Worth a call.