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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: Clutch problem
    « Reply #15 on: November 17, 2012 - 03:47:31 PM »
    glad you found that problem !
     make sure you use a header type bolt for the 10.95 clutch with an 11" disc , the normal bolts can grab the edge of the disc
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    Offline 1970A66D21

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    Re: Clutch problem
    « Reply #16 on: November 17, 2012 - 03:51:12 PM »
    Hi Chryco Psycho,
    Checked the pilot bushing.The difference between it and the input shaft is about .003.Still good?
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    Re: Clutch problem
    « Reply #17 on: November 17, 2012 - 03:53:43 PM »
    yeah , pack it with grease & go
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    Re: Clutch problem
    « Reply #18 on: November 17, 2012 - 03:59:09 PM »
    Going to rent or borrow a tranny jack to install.I see they make adapters for floor jacks.Anyone use one before?
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    Re: Clutch problem
    « Reply #19 on: November 17, 2012 - 04:32:25 PM »
    Nope onto my chest & lift it up into place
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    Offline Changin Gears

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    Re: Clutch problem
    « Reply #20 on: November 17, 2012 - 05:55:50 PM »
    Had a similar problem with a Hays disc about 25 years ago.

    Is it still flat?
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    Re: Clutch problem
    « Reply #21 on: November 17, 2012 - 08:43:02 PM »
    Yes ,it is still flat.Lesson learned.Try disc on splines first.
    Removing the tranny gave me the opportunity to cleaner up the shifter.I remember it shifting easy 20 years ago but when I put it back in the car recently,it was different.After taking the covers off,I could see why.The grease had hardened and become waxy.After soaking in solvent and relubing,it feels better.
    Years ago,I was able to go through the gears and never miss one.Should be ready to do it again.
    « Last Edit: November 18, 2012 - 11:20:54 AM by 1970A66D21 »
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    Offline 73EStroker

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    Re: Clutch problem
    « Reply #22 on: November 24, 2012 - 02:05:31 PM »
    One of the biggest problems people have is not making sure the input shaft and clutch plate splines move freely along each other prior to installing the transmission. Simple to do and makes gear changing and putting into gear from neutral a beeze. Never use any lube on these surfaces, just make 'em shiny and smooth with fine emery cloth and the old points files. Takes patience but pays off.

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    Re: Clutch problem
    « Reply #23 on: November 24, 2012 - 03:52:58 PM »
    You are right 73EStroker.Also clean the old grease out of your shifter.Mine feels almost to free now but only because it was stiff before.
    I installed the tranny by myself.Used (4 ) 7/16" x 6" bolts with the heads cutoff as guide pins and a floor jack.Tranny slid right in.
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    Re: Clutch problem
    « Reply #24 on: November 24, 2012 - 04:00:41 PM »

    I have done this so many times I have dreams about it at nite.

     :cheers:

    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on November 17, 2012 - 04:32:25 PM
    Nope onto my chest & lift it up into place
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    Re: Clutch problem
    « Reply #25 on: November 25, 2012 - 06:50:09 PM »
    Hmmmm.... seems like this could be the problem with the Cuda.

    doesn't shift right and seems as though the disk isn't releasing all the way
    Thanks for the info/ fix
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