Besides the clutch kit, you would need to obtain or rent an engine hoist.
I'm guessing that could run $30-$50 if you rent. Maybe some exhaust
gaskets, asbestos side up, may be nice to have for the reassembly.
It can be done on a weekend, or in a long day. Its not a difficult job (and
its a good learning experience). But works best with an assistant. You
could post your location to the list. Throw in an offer of free beer and
you may find a lister or two in your area that could provide a little extra
manpower and knowledge.
David
67 BGT
71 BGT
At 03:12 PM 4/10/2000 -0400, James Porco wrote:
>Many, many thanks to those who responded to my non-titled request for help
>on the clutch hydraulics of my 1971 BGT (OK, so I am a novice at this list
>stuff).
>
>I think David Council hit the nail on the head. I do recall some
>squealing before she died last fall, and when the clutch blows at the
>slave cylinder, I also get a very high pitch grinding sound that appears
>to be the clutch plate spinning but not catching.
>
>Now for the obvious question. Can I do this in my home garage (a two-car
>garage that is shared between my BGT and my wife's car). She would like
>me to dump the car, but I feel like a heart surgeon trying massage life
>into this old baby. I have already replaced all the floor pans, rocker
>panels, front and back fenders (basically the lower 12 inches of the
>car). I replaced the entire interior and seats, and new rear
>springs. However, I am a very bad mechanic when it comes to spinning
>things like the engine and trany.
>
>Do I give up the ghost and sell her for $1,800 or press on? BTW: I must
>do this at home, taking in to a mechanic for repairs is not an option
>since the wife will say get rid of it. What tools do I need and how much
>can I expect to incur in expenses beyond the $100 for the clutch
>components (cover, disk and release bearing). Is this a weekend job, or
>several months (assuming I work on it all day Saturday and half of Sunday)?
>
>Again, many thanks for the excellent help on this list.
>
>Jim Porco
>71 BGT (down for the count)
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