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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by Zach on Today at 05:54:41 PM »

Thankfully there is a place in Wichita, about a 15 mile drive, that still resurfaces flywheels.  They did a great job on the original that came with my Y88.

There is some nice machine shops in my area luckily, more than likely I could find one. If you had good luck I might give it a go, seems to be the most cost effective route. Read that some people advise against resurfacing 50 year old cast but I’m only pushing stock horse power so who knows.

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by wheels78ta on Today at 03:45:41 PM »

Thankfully there is a place in Wichita, about a 15 mile drive, that still resurfaces flywheels.  They did a great job on the original that came with my Y88.

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Mechanical / Re: Boosting a 301 (for fun)

« Last post by Nexus on Today at 03:35:17 PM »

Ray Soto

https://www.youtube.com/@raysoto1969

This will speed up the search for you!!

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by Zach on Today at 12:49:29 PM »

Gotta say it isn’t easy trying to find the right parts with good feedback when it comes to clutches and flywheels, at least for close to stock replacements. The clutch on it is a 11 inch, the luk on rock auto is a 10.5 not sure how much of a difference it makes. Debating if I try to send my flywheel in for resurfacing, I’m not sure what is too far gone and what isn’t. Firebird central doesn’t have the flywheels available currently and I’m not sure if I can trust a 70 dollar replacement.

I don’t feel any cracks or grooves, fingernail lightly catches in some spots, there is obvious wear though.

https://flic.kr/p/2pQD7Kf

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Brake Help

« Last post by roadking77 on Today at 06:54:35 AM »

I followed 5th T/A's procedure and had no problems getting things bled. Once the fluid started flowing it took no time at all. However I ran into another issue. I will update hopefully on Wed after I get new parts in the mail.

Only thing I will ad is that I used a helper pushing the brake pedal, and I used a clear piece of tubing draining into a quart painters cup with a bit of fluid in the bottom to start. I read someplace a long time ago to never 'recycle' brake fluid so I figure $10 is a cheap sacrifice to keep a clean brake system.

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Lobby / Re: Current picture of your project or finished car.

« Last post by N PRGRES on Today at 06:11:38 AM »

Current photo. Got the steering gear box all connected. Now going through the car for a good lube and safety check.

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Interior / Re: Finally some interior upgrades

« Last post by N PRGRES on Today at 06:00:11 AM »

No worries on the hijack!  I might have done that route but didn’t know about them.  Oh well I am excited to get the new gauges in and do like the digital display on the speed huts. BTW I love your car and the fact you drive it. How did you do the brake light on the back window?

The guy that runs SMS is a jack wagon. I have spoken to him and literally said, your attitude killed any hope of this sale.

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Mechanical / Re: Boosting a 301 (for fun)

« Last post by FormTA on Today at 05:19:56 AM »

I'll have to search for that guy. The supercharger sounds interesting.  Ya, I need to find one of those distributors or I have to buy one from Holley.

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by Zach on Today at 02:03:04 AM »

Well, I got the transmission out and the pressure plate out didn’t take the flywheel out yet got too late, 2am is when I call it lol. My engine didn’t want to tilt at all for some reason even took the distributor cap off just in case and I didn’t even need a support under the oil pan, made it a pain getting the tranny out since it wanted to hit the firewall. Clutch looks pretty bad, fiber material around the outside, lots of yellow swirly marks, pretty flat, throw out has some chatter too it. Haven’t looked at clutch kits, more than likely I’ll do a luk with a plastic throw out. My flywheel honestly doesn’t look too bad, might just bring it in somewhere and have them take a peak.

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by b_hill_86 on May 11, 2024, 06:25:16 PM »

You can find the LUK kits on Amazon too fyi. As for the engine I don’t know the ultimate answer to that. I chose to prop it up under the oil pan though you have to allow it to drop some to angle the trans obviously