I agree with the Buy New attitude! Clutch pressure plates and throw
out bearings now come in a kit... I got mine from the local parts
store and its a borg warner diaphram type and it has a NASCAR
approved label on it... We used it in our race car...No problems. The
only thing I would recommend is that you have the flywheel resurfaced
at a place that has centerless grinding done not turned. When turning
a flywheel the hot spots have hardened the steel and stress the
turning machine therefore creating high spots so that when you
install the new clutch and pressure plate you end up with clutch
chatter... All used flywheels have hot spots,stress cracks and other
imperfections if the clutch has worn out and started slipping. If you
are replacing a clutch disc (like we do in racing on a yearly basis)
before it wears out the need to resurface the flywheel could be done
less frequently. The pilot bushing only needs to be inspected for
wear...These are sometimes a real bear to remove and if it is not all
galled up or scored will not need to be replaced unless you're racing
it. Good luck!
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Rogerg
51-3100 AD Stocker
> From: "Michael and Stephany Zaic" <mzaic@athens.net>
> I'll add my not so subtle opinion concerning the rebuilt clutches.
> Don't Waste Your Money!
> A family member manages an autoparts store for one of the more reputable
> chains. He swore by the quality of these clutches. They also came with a
> lifetime warranty. I figured that I couldn't loose. Three years and 6
> clutch assemblies later, I finally learned. I'm REAL slow at this learning
> concept! I upgraded to a performance clutch when I upgraded from a 350 to
> a 396. I knew the rebuilt unit wouldn't make it long behind the big block.
> Seven years and nearly 65,000 miles later on the same clutch and still as
> smooth and strong as new.
>
> Michael D. Zaic
> ----------
> > From: Kevin D. Pennell <oletwuk@fastrus.com>
> > Ken,
> > Can't help on the re-assembly of your transmission, but I can offer you
> > my
> > personal views on clutch replacements. I have a "strong" background in
> > re-replacing re-manufactured clutch discs & pressure plates that I've
> > just
> > replaced, as I'm a slow learner. (Subtle hint there...)
> > Installing a re-manufactured clutch assembly is kind of like taking
> > your
> > last $5.00, and hitch-hiking cross country to Las Vegas knowing that
> > you're
> > SURE to hit "The BIG One!". (Not so subtle a hint there...)
> >
> > In my experience the overwhelming majority of the time re-manufactured
> > units offer grief, heartache, and misery. They have a nasty habit of
> > costing you both time and money that you can ill afford when you can
> > least
> > afford to ill afford them. And they make you think that something else
> is
> > wrong while they're doing it. ((Oh my, it CAN'T be the clutch disc or
> > pressure plate... I just replaced them!!!!)) (O.K. So much for
> > subtlety...)
> >
> > Buy "NEW", Change the flywheel bushing, check out the ring gear and
> have
> > that flywheel professionally turned while you're at it... (Really is
> nice
> > when you only have to do it once! Honest!) Re-manufactured clutch
> > assemblies are just "BAD JU-JU!!"
> >
> > I must stress that these are only "my" humble opinions. I am not
> trained
> > or certified by any licensed opinion training or certifying authority,
> and
> > your future experiences may vary. (But I doubt it...!) Smile!!
> >
> > Yours, Kevin P.
> > 59' Apache 38/NAPCO
> >
> > <<<<<-----Original Message-----
> > [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of KBToedirt@aol.com
> > Subject: [oletrucks] Transmission and Clutch
> >
> > I am rebuilding the transmission on my 56 3100 Chevy. Does anybody know
> > where to get some diagrams or pictures on how to put a 3-speed
> transmission
> > with overdrive back together? While I have it down, I am going to
> replace
> > the clutch. Would it be better to go with a new clutch or a
> remanufactured
> > clutch? Also, where is the best place to buy one? Thanks in advance for
> > all
> > of the help.
> >
> > Kent Butler>>>>>
>
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