Re: Mike's 53 Clipper

Posted by Tobs On 2014/10/9 2:09:45

I connected the clutch pedal to the throw out lever, and am able to release the clutch disk when there is no transmission installed, so everything there checks out fine. I was able to open the clutch, and spin the disk freely on my clutch disk alignment tool. I hope on the weekend to get the transmissino back in with the help of a friend. I couldn't get the input shaft to align by myself. One other thing I may check, is that I installed the pilot bearing deep enough into the back end of the crankshaft. It will mean one more removal of the clutch, but then I can install the trans with no clutch, and see if everthing on the input shaft to flywheel interfaec is good....Good things take time, especially when I do them!
On a paralel note, I got back my drivers side fender. Claus a friend of mine welded in the patch panel I got a while back. It looks very good if not perfect. It will still need a light touch of filler, but that is acceptable. Much better than what I tried with hammer and dolly!

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