Don Coatney Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Don, Randall at Tennessee Clutch sounds like he can rebuild clutches with his eyes closed. I fully believe he can. I posted my story about this on the old forum so I cannot access it. I am too lazy to repost it today. But believe me your money will be well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 (edited) I received my flywheel back from a local shop today and also sent my clutch and disc off to Tennessee. When I got home from work today my wife was out with her father so I decided to attack the engine. No turning back now!!! I also found out why my #4 cylinder was down to 75 PSI Edited March 3, 2011 by aero3113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Your flywheel looks great and your pressure plate will look like this when you get it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 I dropped my lower timing pulley today and dented the outer ring. If I bend it back the best I can will it be ok to use or will it cause a vibration? If I cannot use it does anyone have an extra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Don, did you build your whole engine on the bench or did you use a engine stand? I am trying to decide to buy a stand or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 If you purchase a stand from one of the discount tool depots (chinese embassy) get the one rated for 1000 lbs, the small one is not stout enough to deal with the weight and the tricycle wheel layout is inherently unstable. my personal preference is to use a stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Don, did you build your whole engine on the bench or did you use a engine stand? I am trying to decide to buy a stand or not. The only thing I did with the stand was mount the original engine that came out of my car. I bought a stripped down Desoto engine, rebuilt it on my bench, and installed it in my P-15 to replace the original engine. The engine stand complete with my original engine is now garage art for Tim Adams as I gave it to him on one of his visits. My recommendation is to not buy a stand. I say this due to the work height of engine stands. The height of the stands is a very uncomfortable work height for me. Might be OK for you but only you can make that choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyHarold Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 If you purchase a stand from one of the discount tool depots (chinese embassy) get the one rated for 1000 lbs, the small one is not stout enough to deal with the weight and the tricycle wheel layout is inherently unstable. my personal preference is to use a stand. I used a 1000# Harbor Freight engine stand (4-wheel model) and supported the front of the engine with wood because it sagged too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 guess I should have said 1K minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkestes41 Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 You should check out Craigslist. I bought a 2.5 Ton lift and 1000 pound stand as a pair for $125. Neither had seen much use before I purchased them. I have a "new" 230 on the stand as of tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) Here is the tool that I modified to remove the distribution tube. All I did was grind down the hook attachment for the slide hammer so it would fit into the first hole in the tube. Works great ! Edited March 3, 2011 by aero3113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Is this the correct seal for the rear of the transmission? I think I created a leak when I cleaned the trans in the parts cleaner. I Must have cleaned away grime that was keeping it sealed. I had the trans stored on a angle and noticed a drip at the rear. Could storing it on an angle cause this or is the seal bad? http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=257487 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd52cranbrook Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 That's one of the better looking tubes I have seen come out of a used engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) I ordered a front timing chain cover gasket and seal kit from Rock Auto a while ago, I wanted to replace the seal and now is the time. The seal is slightly different from the old one, it has a lip on it(is that for a puller?) and the gasket is a little bigger. Also there was a felt seal included and I did not find one when I took apart the engine. The seal and gasket will fit no problem I just want to make sure it looks correct. What do you think? Also, do I use the felt seal? Where does it go? I do not see it in my manual. Edited March 3, 2011 by aero3113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 There is a procedure in the service manual for installing the timing chain cover seal. Make sure you follow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Do all flat 6's use the felt seal on the lower pulley? I do not see it in the diagram in my manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I got a call from Tennessee Clutch today and everything is finished with the clutch. He also asked me If I would like a new throwout bearing and pilot bushing I said sure, $70 TOTAL !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 Fargo Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I got a call from Tennessee Clutch today and everything is finished with the clutch. He also asked me If I would like a new throwout bearing and pilot bushing I said sure, $70 TOTAL !!! What a bargain, must a taken about a "New York" minute to see the value in this....Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd52cranbrook Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I got a call from Tennessee Clutch today and everything is finished with the clutch. He also asked me If I would like a new throwout bearing and pilot bushing I said sure, $70 TOTAL !!! So, you get a rebuilt clutch, pressure plate, new throw out bearing, and pilot bushing and shippig for all this for $70? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 So, you get a rebuilt clutch, pressure plate, new throw out bearing, and pilot bushing and shippig for all this for $70? YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackster Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 YES! thats a great deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskies Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Great thread, brings back lots of memories of tearing down my '50... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd52cranbrook Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 YES! Boy, that almost makes want to tear out my tranny and rebuild,,,,, almost,, That is a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Slingsby Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Wow that is a great deal! This is something that I have been putting off. Maybe it is time to rebuild.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 (edited) I received my parts back from Tennessee Clutch and I am 100% happy. Everything looks GREAT! When he asked If I wanted a new throwout bearing I thought I was getting just the bearing not the retainer also . I was wrong that shipping was included, it wasn't so the total came to $80 . He also included the alignment tool! I have slowed down with progress this week because my wife and I got stuck with the flu Once I am feeling better I will get back to work . Edited March 3, 2011 by aero3113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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