Claude,
I was real tired of changing clutches, and sprung for a CenterForce dual
friction unit. It was real pricey, around $250. from Jegg's, but I feel
worth every cent.
Michael Z.
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> From: Claude Ramey <cramey@n-link.com>
> To: Michael and Stephany Zaic <mzaic@athens.net>; Kevin D. Pennell
<oletwuk@fastrus.com>; Oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Transmission and Clutch
> Date: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 9:17 PM
>
> What name brand clutches are we using. I also had trouble with 3
rebuilts.
> The machine shop that turned the flywheel (twice, after the first 2
> clutches) said I needed to buy a new clutch. I did and its better but
maybe
> not as smooth as it could be.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Michael and Stephany Zaic <mzaic@athens.net>
> To: Kevin D. Pennell <oletwuk@fastrus.com>; Oletrucks
> <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 7:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Transmission and Clutch
>
>
> > 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
> > 52 GMC 150
> > 81 GMC Caballero w/ 396
> > ----------
> > > From: Kevin D. Pennell <oletwuk@fastrus.com>
> > > To: Oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > > Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Transmission and Clutch
> > > Date: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 8:13 PM
> > >
> > > 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>>>>>
> > >
> > >
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
>
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