08-01-2007, 10:02 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Ridgewood,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane Motorsports, Southern Automotive 428 FE
Posts: 420
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Originally Posted by xlr8or
Dragging the car, floor it with the clutch in, etc....Is it that hard to pull the trans? Why put that kind of abuse on the drive train. Just pull the trans and bell housing. By the time you pull the pressure plate off you will know what the problem is.
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Thank you for your input.
I not only have to pull the trans but I have to remove the blow proof bellhousing (which does not have an inspection plate which would give me access to the clutch) in order to access the clutch. I am far enough along in my build (cockpit constructed, etc) where I have to remove the trans and bell housing from underneath the car. I have no access to anyone to help me (been building myself) and don't have a way to get the car high enough off the ground to make this a one man job (feasible with two, however). Additionally, since I am doing this by myself, I don't have the option to drag the car either.
I called southern automotive again today (always great customer service!) and spoke to Bill (the owner) directly. He advised me to remove tranny, bell housing to remove the pressure plate. He also said that he has seen this before and that I would see the clutch sticking to the fly wheel. He advised me to be very careful when prying off the clutch (As not hurt the friction material) and to sand both the clutch and the fly wheel after removal with 250 grit. Even suggested a very light coat of WD 40.
Bill also felt that the pull type slave cylinder that I am using is inferior to the push type. I have a push type but I have drilled out the dimple to accomodate the pull type threaded rod and pull ball.
Anyway, I am going to try the pry bar then if that fails, it is time to call my local mechanic so I can get this car up on a rack.
I wanted to thank everyone for weighing in. |
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