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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #255 on: April 13, 2015, 10:04:14 PM »
I remember that story Bretto.  That had to have scared the crap right out of ya!!
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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #256 on: April 13, 2015, 10:05:58 PM »
SSG,
Bretto is another very talented Willys guy...and quite the seam-ster with OD canvas.
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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #257 on: April 13, 2015, 10:39:49 PM »
Ya its probably a good thing it broke now then when I'm out on the trail! I just really hope there's enough cable left to adjust the clutch enough to make it work. Parts shipped today from PA to NY so I should be working on it Wednesday night
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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #258 on: April 14, 2015, 05:08:53 AM »
Make sure your new clutch cable is the same length as the old one. There are some longer cables being sold that will not allow enough room for adjustment when the shorter cable is needed.
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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #259 on: April 15, 2015, 05:43:04 PM »
You were right Ryan. Its a little  longer but its . I pulled on the cable and was able to get it to push the fingers on the pressure plate. How far should the fingers on the pressure plate move for the clutch to work? Is it a noticeable amount or is it just slightly? I'm heading out to see if I can get something shorter for the end. Or do you guys think Im wasting my time and should start to drop the transmission?
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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #260 on: April 15, 2015, 05:58:34 PM »
I think you'll see fairly pronounced movement of the clutch fingers but I don't remember for certain. Maybe someone with theirs apart can give you a better estimate.



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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #261 on: April 15, 2015, 07:50:30 PM »
Ironically, I have a project that is at a stage where viewing this movement is quite easy...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=LnyHEJPsivk
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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #262 on: April 15, 2015, 07:56:57 PM »
Just hand pulling the cable may not allow you to put the required amount of pressure on the fingers to actually move them.  The springs are pretty stout.  Leg power will most likely be required.
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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #263 on: April 15, 2015, 09:40:50 PM »
After watching both videos it seems that SSG T's throwout bearing just is not moving as far as Tim's....

SSGT..can you post a picture of your clutch pedal? Is it the right length?

My pedal is about 5 1/2" from the floor to the base of the foot pad....
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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #264 on: April 16, 2015, 09:44:42 AM »
I'm at about 5 3/4
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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #265 on: April 16, 2015, 09:45:58 AM »
Athawk that video was perfect
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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #266 on: April 17, 2015, 06:18:08 PM »
Alright guys, the MB clutch cable is 2 inches shorter then the CJ. i just got it in the mail and it looks like it should work. Good news is my friend is coming over tomorrow night and said worst case we can have the tranny in and out in one night since i have the spare clutch. Keep your fingers crossed!
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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #267 on: April 18, 2015, 07:55:12 AM »
Why are you pulling the tranny?  I think I'm reading you were just needed to get the new cable in and possibly a shift fork?  While tough, those two things can be done thru the inspection hole and the use of curse words.  Now if you are replacing the bearing, it has to come out.  If you are pulling it, be SURE to replace the pilot bushing in the flywheel.  That's usually a 'change it out cuz your in there' part and its super cheap.  And if your pulling it, well, check the seal at the input bearing.  And how's those synchros, and #2 gear........etc.  ;D  J/K (sort of), but I would at least change that pilot bearing if it isn't new already.
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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #268 on: April 18, 2015, 04:38:14 PM »
I hope to not have to pull it. That's worst case. But good points if I do need to pull it to replace the clutch
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Re: Help! 51 CJ3A
« Reply #269 on: April 18, 2015, 09:52:01 PM »
Any idea what this sound is?!?!?!
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