Wish me luck - Clutch Change

[TerryS]

Attempting a clutch change this weekend. Luckily have use of a mates ramp and his able assistance.

I have chosen a South Bend Clutch. I used to run these in Supras and they were excellent. This one uses a mix of Kevlar & Metalic




I am planning to use a Yella Terra Steel Flywheel although I have a new stock one here too




Lastly ARP Flywheel Bolts


I am also going to install a Hendrix Engineering Clutch line & remote bleeder. I can't speak highly enough of Thomas @ Hendix's customer service.

I will let you know how it all goes!

[Bonnie and Clyde]

That looks pretty. Piece of cake, ten mins should do it
Seriously, good luck
I'll think about you while i'm sunbathing

[Drew SS]

nice 1 mate good to see best of luck with it

[jet_noise]

Dear TerryS,

best wishes from me too, I wish I had the competence/confidence to do that kind of spannering, would save me ££s

regards,
Jet

[stevieturbo]

Its actually not that difficult.

This is a handy tool....eve if the price has went up dramatically !!!!

http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/150kg-Floor-Transmiss...


Not sure how much room you guys have in the bellhousing area. And as to whether the fixed clutch line will inconvenience.


But I find it easier to remove the box from the bellhousing first, remove the tranny. And then unbolt the bellhousing.

Refitting being the reverse of that

Generally speaking, I can have the box out within an hour without too much difficulty.

[TerryS]

Thanks Guys.

Stevie, have use of a transmission jack already. Thanks for the advice.

[MyM8V8]

stevieturbo said:

Its actually not that difficult.

This is a handy tool....eve if the price has went up dramatically !!!!

http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/150kg-Floor-Transmiss...


Not sure how much room you guys have in the bellhousing area. And as to whether the fixed clutch line will inconvenience.


But I find it easier to remove the box from the bellhousing first, remove the tranny. And then unbolt the bellhousing.

Refitting being the reverse of that

Generally speaking, I can have the box out within an hour without too much difficulty.

Thanks for the linkie stevie. This is the one I need:

http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/600kg-Vertical-Transm...

[stevieturbo]

I just have to lie on the floor... lol

[granada203028]

When I swapped my gearbox and clutch it was the usual struggle getting it off. Much easier putting back together removing the shifter completely and separating the gearbox from the bell housing. No tilting the engine then required. It is great the way tremec designed the T56 with the bell housing to gearbox bolts on the outside.

Oh yes and good luck!

Edited by granada203028 on Friday 7th August 20:42

[motomk]

Alignment tool? Although most of the aftermarket clutches I have seen have come with one. Mind you the clutches were all one make!

[stevieturbo]

Ive bought 3 clutches so far...One Spec and 2 Tex. They all had alignment tools with them.

Its amazing really....such a simple idea, yet virtually every UK sourced clutch Ive ever bought, never has one with it. ( various cars )

[granada203028]

I had a mate turn me a piece of aluminium. As I had the new gearbox in advance of disassembly I got the dimensions off the input shaft.

[stevieturbo]

The plastic alignment tools are splined. Almost essential with a multiplate clutch.

Every clutch should come with one. I think some US places sell the tools too.

[TerryS]

Just an update. The clutch kit did have an alignment tool thanks guys.

Install went well. As expected from previous experience the SB clutch has stock like pedal pressure and nice smooth engagement. The clutch is rated @ 630 ft/lbs which should be more than enough for me. I need to bleed again as the pedal is very close to the floor. The Hendrix Engineering clutch & bleed lines were perfect. The bleed nipple sits up next to the reservoir.

If anyone wants a South Bend clutch email me and I will point you in the best direction.

[granada203028]

When I changed mine, just a stock LS1 assembly for another, the initial biting was right at the floor, but it corrected it's self with a few trips around the block.

[TerryS]

I did about 50miles last night & it is slightly better. I will bleed it again for peace of mind. I read somewhere this morning they are "self adjusting" so we'll see.

[stevieturbo]

No real reason biting point should be near the floor.

Does the pedal feel "solid" or spongy in operation ?

You should be able to feel the clutches action, almost from the moment you rpess the pedal. If not, it could well need bled.

[TerryS]

The pedal feels relatively firm. It doesn't engage until the pedal is very close to the floor. Looking at LS1GTO forum it seems a common thing being a combination of a new clutch and more bleeding required.

[MyM8V8]

TerryS said:

The pedal feels relatively firm. It doesn't engage until the pedal is very close to the floor. Looking at LS1GTO forum it seems a common thing being a combination of a new clutch and more bleeding required.

It might be a bigger gap between the release bearing and the new clutch. It might need the release mech' shimming to shorten the throw. Monkfish1 will probably know?

[TomHGTO]

TerryS said:

The pedal feels relatively firm. It doesn't engage until the pedal is very close to the floor. Looking at LS1GTO forum it seems a common thing being a combination of a new clutch and more bleeding required.

u might have to shim the clutch. check out this link.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/manual-transmission/...

or bleed it, then bleed it again followed by more bleeding.