Shudder While Engaging 1st Gear

[eschaider]

I didn't comment on this earlier but should have. If your flywheel is cast iron and you have an OEM bellhousing you might want to minimally invest in a steel flywheel — you only have one set of feet.

Even with a steel flywheel a clutch cover can become a problem which argues for a Lakewood, Quicktime or other bellhousing designed to protect your legs and feet from unexpected clutch and flywheel failures.

While not not required to operate your vehicle, both are a good investment to protect yourself, just in case.


Ed

[DanEC]

I'm impressed you were able to get ahold of David Kee I've read many posts from people unsuccessfully trying to get in touch with him. He must have started answering his phone again. Good luck with the repairs.

[CriticalMass]

My parts should arrive tomorrow and I'll begin reassembling. I replaced the pilot bushing even though the old one looked pretty good (it's only $5 and I don't want to have to tear this thing down again) and I have the resurfaced flywheel installed waiting on a clutch.

I've been reading up on the drivetrain installation process in preparation for this, but most of the material is from the perspective of a new build. All the references mention the need to dial in the bellhousing (mine is a Lakewood). My question is, is this necessary for me to check given that none of the parts concerned have been replaced and that it was dialed in when the parts were originally mated?

I own a dial indicator but don't have it in my possession at the moment. I hate buying duplicate tools so I'd like to avoid it if it's not necessary.

Thanks.

[patrickt]

If your bellhousing was properly dialed in to begin with, then you never have to do it again. That said, if you don't know for sure, then, of course, you must check it.