pulling getrag/clutch…what else to do?

[bgilbert]

Very nice EZ. I'll have to get me one for the crew cab before they're all gone.

 

[dpuckett]

My opinions-



I'd stick with the stock clutch, or go SB. I am NOT impressed with the LuK Pro Gold. I had one in a 92 W250 that I bought thinking a clutch had gone out. Turns out the adaptor from the transmission to t-case had stripped, and I would have to pay a 30% restock fee on a $400 clutch. I put it in, and it wouldnt hold a 14K GCVW load up a 5-6% grade without giving the odor of hot brakes. Didnt have a tach, but I know it was slipping.



Also, while you have it all apart, check the cam plug. It isnt that hard to remove the flywheel adaptor and starter. The plug can make a grand mess if it pukes. Had it happen to me and my 2qt/ oil change became 2 gallons in half that.



If you go with a pilot bearing instead of the bushing, will you have to get the flywheel rebored? The bushing is awful thin for a bearing to fit in the same space.



Daniel

 

[1 locomotive]

rear main seal

good stuff guys !

anyof you install that special rear main oil seal from (QUADS ?) 4x4 ? has a special lip on it ! comes with a video tape ? I just order one < any tips ? thanks

 

[Sri Ram]

Thanks for the quick pics, EZ!

 

[ARhine]

Getting ready to order some parts. Just looking for an update from those that got the ebay Sachs clutch and see if was working out OK.

 

[GHarman]

good stuff guys !

anyof you install that special rear main oil seal from (QUADS ?) 4x4 ? has a special lip on it ! comes with a video tape ? I just order one < any tips ? thanks

Hey Bud, where did you get your rear main seal? Tried to do a search based on given criteria and got 4x4 ATV's. WRONG! Am getting stoked about my own project that has been outlined in this thread. I know how, my body just doesn co-operate like it did 35 years ago=).

 

[Sri Ram]

GHarman: got the RMS from Quad4x4 Came with a video… :-laf

 

[Moab4x4]

Sachs Clutch plate thickness?

While the engine and transmission are out on their way to the other truck, I pulled the transmission to do a preventative rear main seal (84k on the OD). I don't know whether to put a new clutch in at this point or just put the old one back in. The thickness of the clutch plate is ~. 375-. 385 thick. I saw an old post by bgilbert that lists the clutch thickness at . 394 on the 89 manual. Could I only have . 020 wear in 84 k miles? Can anyone verify if . 394 is the thickness for 93 as well? Is that where the new ones actually are? If that is the case, I imagine that this thing will last quite a bit longer. The throwout bearing was not making any noise, but seems pretty loose, is this normal? I am putting in the $20 Quad4x4 pilot bearing.

TIA,

Ken

 

[dpuckett]

I've had them with over 200k still look like new (fixing to reinstall one, actually), so it doesnt surprise me that you have so little wear in only 84K.



-DP

 

[Moab4x4]

I've had them with over 200k still look like new (fixing to reinstall one, actually), so it doesnt surprise me that you have so little wear in only 84K.



-DP

Cool, Thanks!

I got the flywheel bored out today for the bearing and hope to get this project going the right direction this weekend. So far I have been disassembling everything, two trucks down to the frame. Now comes the test to see if I remember how to put one together.

This beats jigsaw puzzles any day.

 

[GHarman]

Sri Ram, Thanks for the web address. And your prompt reply. Greg H.

 

[Sri Ram]

You're welcome! And good luck…