changing out the clutch

[JRS]

I will be changing out my own clutch. Where can I purchase a plastic plug for the back of the transmission, so I don't loose all the oil while I'm pulling it? In addition, where can I purchase an alignment tool for re-aligning the clutch disc before I stab the transmission back in?

 

[South Bend Clutch]

JRS,



I do not have the plastic plug, but I do have the alignment tool for the installation of the clutch.



You can reach me at 1-800-988-4345



Peter

 

[The patriot]

Try a transmission shop for the plug.

I think it was Drawson that did this a bunch of times. He might have some pointers for ya.

Eric

 

[pcorssmit]

If it's a 4x4, the rear of the transmission is sealed. I'd just change the t-case fluid (Dexron).



If it's a 4x2, you could find a plastic soda bottle that is the right size, or get an exhaust adapter the right size from the local parts store and tape up the end.



Pete

 

[dieselburner]

Originally posted by JRS

I will be changing out my own clutch. Where can I purchase a plastic plug for the back of the transmission, so I don't loose all the oil while I'm pulling it? In addition, where can I purchase an alignment tool for re-aligning the clutch disc before I stab the transmission back in?

I've had my transmission down twice for clutches. Both times I took the transfer case down with the transmission in one piece. I left the drive shaft in the rear of the transfer case. A transmission jack is a must. I did not need a clutch alignment tool either time but it might have made the job a bit easier (especially with the dual disc McCleod)

Steve

 

[QRTRHRS]

Back to the top!

Getting set to replace my rear main oil seal, I started thinking maybe I outta' replace the clutch. Not slipping but my shifting is getting hard kinda like the torque is not being released. And, noting I can get a discount if I hurry, I have a few questions.



Is the alignment tools something special? I have a kit at home that I have had for some time with a bunch of adaptors.



I did a search in the archieves and decided the SB Con O will work for me. I was not hitting on the pilot bushing though. Is the SB Kevlar bushing the way to go? And what kind of grease if any on the pilot shaft tip?



How about a transmission jack? I was looking some in Northern's catalog that are reasonable but do they work? Working alone so it may be a good tool to have on hand.



Thanks in advance.

 

[DRR-24V]

Rent That Jack !

Most rental places rent those transmission jacks by the day. They are expensive to buy unless you use them a lot.

 

[QRTRHRS]

If you have a floor jack with removable saddle and the right size hole, Northern has an cradle with 440 lbs of capacity for 45 bucks. They have a few others that would be comparable to rental fees. I don't know what I am going to find when I get in there and usually what happens when I rent is I can never get the tool back in the same day hence get charged double. I figure the flywheel may need some machining too.

 

[sewman]

I'm going on my 3rd x changing the clutch 1st x kept the transfer on but I took it off first last time & will do it again this time,it lines up easier when you go putting the trans back in. I don't jack my track up since it's a 4x it's high enough & I use me floor jack

that I drilled a couple of holes on the pad & mount a flat plate approx 12"x12" & it works for me it probably should have a lip around the edge in case it starts sliddin but hey it works for me.

This time the rear main is leaking again after 30,000 mi I can't understand why?I put it on dry like they say to. Anybody have any input here?

thanks,

Bob

 

[QRTRHRS]

Bob, thanks for the idea on the homebuilt jack adaptor. Sometimes I forget that I have a welder.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

I made a plug from an exhaust adapter, 2. 25" OD to 2" ID, with Dorman cup plug 555-044 (2") sealed with RTV. Press in the plug from the big end into the smaller end.

 

[moparguy]

QRTRHRS, I asked the pilot shaft bushing question the other day. Try searching my name or the post title, "Best pilot shaft bushing to go with the new clutch". I had some good feedback on the subject.



I've gotta work on post titles that are a little easier for the search engine to bring back to life.



Ronnie

 

[QRTRHRS]

Thanks moparguy for the info. I was looking for this thread and was not hitting on it. And thanks Joe for both the plug info and your input into the previously mentioned thread.

 

[Tim1]

Hey fellas, I snuck over her for a few minutes and am wondering why not just drain the fluid into a clean container, then examine and reinstall with a small fluid pump? Or am I missing something? Just curious! Tim

 

[bowhunter]

Heres an easy cap for you... . after you drop the driveshaft, quickly slide a cap from a normal size spray can (spray bomb) on to the back. Take the duct tape and wrap it around once.



When you're ready to put the driveshaft back on, take the cap off and slide the driveshaft in.



Easy,cheap... and works good. .

 

[Pthomas]

Any one gonna tell him about the frame rail flex after the crossmember is removed?

or was i the only one this happened to?