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BashawT · 05-10-2013, 10:45 PM

Hey guys!

I started cleaning up my engine today with a wire brush and came across this crack in the clutch housing. Grandpa said he had the engine rebuilt in the 70's so it must have been done then I'm assuming.

My main question is, should I begin looking for a replacement or will this get by just fine? You can see the washer was used to draw the bolt tight.

Thanks in advanced!

BILL WILLIAMSON · 05-10-2013, 10:53 PM

Bashaw, I'd put a metal spacer behind the top of the washer, tighten it up, & DRIVE that dude. Happy motoring!!
Bill W.

BashawT · 05-10-2013, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Bashaw, I'd put a metal spacer behind the top of the washer, tighten it up, & DRIVE that dude. Happy motoring!!
Bill W.

Thanks for the advice Bill!

160B · 05-10-2013, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Bashaw, I'd put a metal spacer behind the top of the washer, tighten it up, & DRIVE that dude. Happy motoring!!
Bill W.

Bill has it right on!!!

700rpm · 05-10-2013, 11:16 PM

I've had an issue like that on my peekup for six years (bought it that way) and have had no trouble. I'm with Bill. When you restore it or otherwise have to remove the bell housing, then you can replace it. They are easy to find and very inexpensive.

Tom Endy · 05-10-2013, 11:27 PM

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I wouldn't be too excited about it. It looks like it has been that way a long time. I don't see where it would cause any kind of failure.

At some point in the future the car will likely need a new clutch, that would be a time to address the issue. Bell housings are easily found at swap meets for very little cost. Pick one up, bead blast and paint it, install a new pedal shaft, clutch release shaft and new bushings and have it ready to swap out the broken one.

Tom Endy

BILL WILLIAMSON · 05-10-2013, 11:29 PM

Hey, Ray, Dog here,
I like that, "PEEKUP" I'll call Ol' Bill's Dodge Kadota a "PEEKUP" just to IRRITATE him
Buster T.

700rpm · 05-10-2013, 11:54 PM

Good dog, Buster. Now go spot ol' Bill's tires.

ford3 · 05-11-2013, 12:38 AM

Bill, Auburn swap meet June 19, you going? i would like to meet you

Joe K · 05-11-2013, 07:04 AM

A new part might set you back $10. That if you can't find one for $5. But except during braking, the forces are primarily "forward." And during braking, the forces are "back" but limited by the coefficient of friction between your tires and road.

Washer sounds like it would work.

Drive on.

Joe K

Rowdy · 05-11-2013, 09:49 AM

I see no problems other than appearance. I have several AA bellhousings that are commonly used for the T-5, T-10 conversion that have the same issue. Usable as long as you don't mind using a washer on that hole. Rod

05-10-2013, 10:45 PM	#1
BashawT Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Pere, WI Posts: 290	Crack in Clutch Housing Hey guys! I started cleaning up my engine today with a wire brush and came across this crack in the clutch housing. Grandpa said he had the engine rebuilt in the 70's so it must have been done then I'm assuming. My main question is, should I begin looking for a replacement or will this get by just fine? You can see the washer was used to draw the bolt tight. Thanks in advanced!

05-10-2013, 10:53 PM	#2
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Crack in Clutch Housing Bashaw, I'd put a metal spacer behind the top of the washer, tighten it up, & DRIVE that dude. Happy motoring!! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

05-10-2013, 11:16 PM	#5
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,903	Re: Crack in Clutch Housing I've had an issue like that on my peekup for six years (bought it that way) and have had no trouble. I'm with Bill. When you restore it or otherwise have to remove the bell housing, then you can replace it. They are easy to find and very inexpensive. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole. Last edited by 700rpm; 05-10-2013 at 11:52 PM.

05-10-2013, 11:27 PM	#6
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Crack in Clutch Housing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I wouldn't be too excited about it. It looks like it has been that way a long time. I don't see where it would cause any kind of failure. At some point in the future the car will likely need a new clutch, that would be a time to address the issue. Bell housings are easily found at swap meets for very little cost. Pick one up, bead blast and paint it, install a new pedal shaft, clutch release shaft and new bushings and have it ready to swap out the broken one. Tom Endy

05-10-2013, 11:29 PM	#7
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Crack in Clutch Housing Hey, Ray, Dog here, I like that, "PEEKUP" I'll call Ol' Bill's Dodge Kadota a "PEEKUP" just to IRRITATE him Buster T. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

05-10-2013, 11:54 PM	#8
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,903	Re: Crack in Clutch Housing Good dog, Buster. Now go spot ol' Bill's tires. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

05-11-2013, 12:38 AM	#9
ford3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oroville calif. Posts: 1,453	Re: Crack in Clutch Housing Bill, Auburn swap meet June 19, you going? i would like to meet you

05-11-2013, 07:04 AM	#10
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Crack in Clutch Housing A new part might set you back $10. That if you can't find one for $5. But except during braking, the forces are primarily "forward." And during braking, the forces are "back" but limited by the coefficient of friction between your tires and road. Washer sounds like it would work. Drive on. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

05-11-2013, 09:49 AM	#11
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Crack in Clutch Housing I see no problems other than appearance. I have several AA bellhousings that are commonly used for the T-5, T-10 conversion that have the same issue. Usable as long as you don't mind using a washer on that hole. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!