TylerB46 Posted October 16, 2020 Report Posted October 16, 2020 Hi Im pretty sure this is a dumb question but I wanted to ask, how important are the copper bushings that go on the clutch fork through the bell housing? Mine are toast so I bought a set and could not get them in without destroying them. Once it’s finished my truck won’t be driven a whole lot, so I was curious if I truly needed them. If so does anyone have any helpful installation tips? Thanks Btw the truck is a 46 WC 1/2 ton if that helps at all. Quote
Charlie Stephenson Posted October 16, 2020 Report Posted October 16, 2020 bushing clearance of .001 over factory specifications = .050 of an inch less throw out bearing travel (not scientifically calculated) yes, you need an arbor made to fit the copper bushing and an arbor press to install the copper bushings... IMHO Charlie Stephenson Quote
TylerB46 Posted October 16, 2020 Author Report Posted October 16, 2020 58 minutes ago, Charlie Stephenson said: bushing clearance of .001 over factory specifications = .050 of an inch less throw out bearing travel (not scientifically calculated) yes, you need an arbor made to fit the copper bushing and an arbor press to install the copper bushings... IMHO Charlie Stephenson So you’re saying I do need them, correct? Also is there somewhere I could get the arbor I’d need? Quote
Tooljunkie Posted October 16, 2020 Report Posted October 16, 2020 Likely would need someone with a lathe to make an arbor. something i think i need to do sooner than later. Mine are worn out,pedal rubs floorboard. Quote
TylerB46 Posted October 16, 2020 Author Report Posted October 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, Tooljunkie said: Likely would need someone with a lathe to make an arbor. something i think i need to do sooner than later. Mine are worn out,pedal rubs floorboard. Is that what the bushings are designed to prevent? My brake pedal rubs the floorboard but I was just going to trim a little bit around of the floorboard to give it more room. Quote
Tooljunkie Posted October 16, 2020 Report Posted October 16, 2020 I have trimned 2 times. Shaft moves too much. And it would clutch much better too i think. Quote
TylerB46 Posted October 17, 2020 Author Report Posted October 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Tooljunkie said: I have trimned 2 times. Shaft moves too much. And it would clutch much better too i think. Okay, so i might trim and see how things go. This truck might be luck if it see’s 3000 a year, so it’s not going to be driven much. Quote
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