Well fellas,
I bit the bullet and decided to do the work myself. I figured if I ran into any problems that required ordering parts I wouldn't be stuck at some shop, just in my own garage. That being said, once I removed the tranny, bellhousing, pressure plate, clutch disc and flywheel, I found "O" rings had been blown out of the t/o bearing. Probable lack of pedal stop caused this. . . my own fault.
The car now has a 1/2" stop bolt with rubber bumper. Anyway, the "buttons" on the ends of the clutch levers seemed to be worn inconsistently. One was gouged and the other two looked as though they weren't even making contact. I held the face of the t/o bearing up to the levers and sure enough the contact ring was too small in diameter.
I held the new Tilton in the same manner and it has plenty of surface to cover the lever buttons at any position. . . also probably my fault for not checking.
To continue, it also appears that the clutch disc is worn excessively has been soaked with brake fluid and the flywheel has what looks to be scorch marks on it.
I plan to replace all of the above with new parts seek help when I'm ready to reassemble. As mentioned earlier in this thread, a local Hot Rod shop is willing to perform the work and is familiar with the installation of all the above. I've been in contact with David Kee Toploaders via email as to what I've selected for replacement and am awaiting his reply. I'll be out of town for the weekend, so won't be able to work on it until last weekend in July. Hope to have it on the road for my birthday (Aug 4th). Note: cash gifts accepted, pls contact for mailing addr.
Anyway, this being the third time I've had drive line problems, I hope the new parts and experienced help will once and for all resolve this reoccuring problem. Hopefully I'll get the right parts the first time ordering. Wish me success, I must have it done for the Dream Cruise on Woodward August 21st!!!
Kim
Makeshift Mechanic/a$$hole
P.S.: Thanks again for all you help and suggestions, the pedal stop turned out better than esspected!!
