Clutch replace advise, Trying to do this without over doing |
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Clutch replace advise, Trying to do this without over doing |
rob gannon |
Nov 9 2021, 11:00 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 31-July 11 From: b'ham alabama Member No.: 13,380 Region Association: South East States |
Hello, we have a 1970-4, the clutch is slipping so I know it’s time to replace. I’ve read Pelican’s write up on replacing and also Ian Karr’s YouTube video which was super helpful.
The Pelican write up was super intimidating but the video makes it look a lot more doable. It looks like a big job but I think I can handle it, I am pretty intimidated though. So here’s my questions- Can I just replace the clutch disc without the flywheel and all associated parts? Adding up all the parts with flywheel replacement is much more expensive than just the clutch disc. I know replacing everything as shown in Ian’s video is the best thing I can do but another part of the procedure that scares me is I don’t have the gauges to measure the runout when replacing the flywheel. Also looking for advice on whether I can just pull the tranny vs pulling the whole engine for this job if I’m just replacing clutch? Thanks, Rob |
914Mels |
Nov 9 2021, 12:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 357 Joined: 20-June 11 From: Santee Member No.: 13,221 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello, we have a 1970-4, the clutch is slipping so I know it’s time to replace. I’ve read Pelican’s write up on replacing and also Ian Karr’s YouTube video which was super helpful. The Pelican write up was super intimidating but the video makes it look a lot more doable. It looks like a big job but I think I can handle it, I am pretty intimidated though. So here’s my questions- Can I just replace the clutch disc without the flywheel and all associated parts? Adding up all the parts with flywheel replacement is much more expensive than just the clutch disc. I know replacing everything as shown in Ian’s video is the best thing I can do but another part of the procedure that scares me is I don’t have the gauges to measure the runout when replacing the flywheel. Also looking for advice on whether I can just pull the tranny vs pulling the whole engine for this job if I’m just replacing clutch? Thanks, Rob You really need to get a look at the parts before you know what needs replacing. In a perfect world yes, you would replace every bit, flywheel and on. You can remove just the transaxle, It's not that hard to do, you can support the engine with a suitable sized prybar using the round hole in the rear control arm that is there to adjust the rear brake caliper pad clearance. The bar has to be long enough to go under one side exhaust pipe. We've owned our teener for more than 40 years and have never needed every little bit when doing the clutch. Each time has been different. If you do find something worn , don't scrimp, replace it. One thing, if you do have the flywheel machined, you need to space the throw out bearing arm post with washers, the same amount. Good luck and get greasy! One last bit of advice, replace any oil seal you come across, there cheap insurance. |
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