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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by Zach on May 12, 2024, 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 May 12, 2024, 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 May 12, 2024, 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 May 12, 2024, 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 May 12, 2024, 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 May 12, 2024, 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

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by Zach on May 11, 2024, 04:34:40 PM »

I’ve run, and heard good things from others about, LuK kits. They have 10.5 and 11” versions. I purchased a replacement flywheel from Firebird Central because I felt with the info they provided I was confident it would fit. I didn’t feel the same with buying elsewhere in the same or lower price range. The LuK kits do come with a TO bearing that has a plastic (for lack of knowing the actual material) portion where the clutch fork rides. I did opt to buy an all metal one but I also had a few issues with the cheaper ones. I think if I had to get in there again I’d try the LuK version. I read a lot online and only ever found people saying not to use it, not any actual reports of failures. For what it’s worth.

Get yourself a trans jack, an adapter for a floor Jack or make one. It can be done without one but it’s much easier especially if you’re working by yourself.

Also just my PSA, lift and secure the car at multiple points with quality jack stands or wood blocks. These cars will kill you if you fall.

Heard luk was good, they seem to only offer 1 on rockauto but I only looked around for a bit, gonna disassemble and double check everything before I order since it’s my first time. Got the car on home made wheel cribs, 2x4s stacked to about a foot high so it should be more than enough, been using the for a while. Do I need to worry about propping the engine or anything or are the engine mounts good enough for it to not wanna move when I remove the bell/tranny, just a concern my dad had but he wasn’t sure. Thanks for the info.

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Shows & Events / return of pontiac?

« Last post by aussieta on May 11, 2024, 04:22:54 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FVBKs7cDGY

car and driver ran an ad showing return of pontiac
was this an april fool joke that got out of control

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by b_hill_86 on May 11, 2024, 03:20:27 PM »

I’ve run, and heard good things from others about, LuK kits. They have 10.5 and 11” versions. I purchased a replacement flywheel from Firebird Central because I felt with the info they provided I was confident it would fit. I didn’t feel the same with buying elsewhere in the same or lower price range. The LuK kits do come with a TO bearing that has a plastic (for lack of knowing the actual material) portion where the clutch fork rides. I did opt to buy an all metal one but I also had a few issues with the cheaper ones. I think if I had to get in there again I’d try the LuK version. I read a lot online and only ever found people saying not to use it, not any actual reports of failures. For what it’s worth.

Get yourself a trans jack, an adapter for a floor Jack or make one. It can be done without one but it’s much easier especially if you’re working by yourself.

Also just my PSA, lift and secure the car at multiple points with quality jack stands or wood blocks. These cars will kill you if you fall.