Posted by: F Bill
« on: November 09, 2011, 08:15:27 AM »Look for wear on the surface that contacts the disk....grooving or raised ridges where the disc didn't ride are a definite replacement que.
Actually most guys just go and put a new clutch disk and pressure plate and throwout bearing and pilot bearing in so they won't have to redo them down the road...If you have a good mechanic friend or an auto shop teacher you can ask to give the parts a second look you might be able to save a little money if that is your goal. I have reused clutches that look good and sometimes I haave paid for it. I NEVER reuse the release bearings anymore. I really hate that noise a bad one makes, almost as much as I hate redoing a clutch after a week.
The wear on the bearing retainer where the throwout bearing rides is troubling....you might want to loo into replacing that as it may cause engagement problems...Once you get your picture posting down, post some clear close up pictures...
Pay attention to the direction the clutch plate installs...Do it backwards and the clutch will not disengage. Also pay attention to all the linkage and pedal machinery, and the cable . Free up any adjusting nuts, and install that clutch fork and cable before you attach the bellhousing.( Or find a talented person with smallhands to do it later..)
Actually most guys just go and put a new clutch disk and pressure plate and throwout bearing and pilot bearing in so they won't have to redo them down the road...If you have a good mechanic friend or an auto shop teacher you can ask to give the parts a second look you might be able to save a little money if that is your goal. I have reused clutches that look good and sometimes I haave paid for it. I NEVER reuse the release bearings anymore. I really hate that noise a bad one makes, almost as much as I hate redoing a clutch after a week.
The wear on the bearing retainer where the throwout bearing rides is troubling....you might want to loo into replacing that as it may cause engagement problems...Once you get your picture posting down, post some clear close up pictures...
Pay attention to the direction the clutch plate installs...Do it backwards and the clutch will not disengage. Also pay attention to all the linkage and pedal machinery, and the cable . Free up any adjusting nuts, and install that clutch fork and cable before you attach the bellhousing.( Or find a talented person with smallhands to do it later..)