Clutch Chatter

[Bill Pritchard]

Since that sounded like such a slick idea, I had to go right out to the garage and try it....and it worked perfectly. Thanks again Rick Nelson!

[Verne_Frantz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: luzl78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Verne, is it ok to use old nos Gm bushings or oillite? Do you have the part number for the oillite bushing for gm 65-72? Thanks. Jeff </div></div>

The GM bushings <span style="text-decoration: underline">were</span> Oilite. Several suppliers have them. I'd try NAPA first.

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[Bill Pritchard]

I would assume that the bushing I just removed from the car (the one that Rick P. put in it last fall) was from NAPA, since that's where he bought the clutch. I don't know whether or not it is an Oilite bushing, but a magnet definitely does stick to it [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

I just ordered a new pilot bushing from RockAuto.com so will see what that is like.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...480&amp;jpid=2

[markjohnson]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would assume that the bushing I just removed from the car (the one that Rick P. put in it last fall) was from NAPA, since that's where he bought the clutch. I don't know whether or not it is an Oilite bushing, but a magnet definitely does stick to it [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

I just ordered a new pilot bushing from RockAuto.com so will see what that is like.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...480&amp;jpid=2 </div></div>

Wash &amp; dry it thoroughly then hold a cigarette lighter or lit match up to it. If it sweats oil, it's an Oilite.

[luzl78]

I think the new bushings are bronze coated steel.

[Bill Pritchard]

New pilot bushing from Rock Auto arrived today. It is a National Bearings/Federal Mogul item, made in USA, magnet definitely does NOT stick to it. I am leaving it sit on a paper towel to see what happens, but my guess is that it is NOT oil impregnated.

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">An easy way to get the bushing out, insert grease behind the bushing and a little around an old input shaft on the bearing surface if you have one. Insert the shaft all the way in and using a rubber mallet, hit it a few times and the hydraulics will push the bushing right out. Works great.</div></div>

In GM tech school, there were all sorts of pullers, etc. for various tasks -- we were also instructed on this little trick. With that being said, I have NEVER used a puller on many engines -- pack the cavity with grease, tap on an old input shaft and hydraulic the bushing out.

[Bill Pritchard]

New pilot bushing sat on a paper towel overnight and left zero trace of oil or anything. I installed it and put a very light coat of anti-seize on the inside.


Progress today [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]




More progress....Thanks to several responders in this thread, note the proper positioning of the throwout bearing on the fork [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] Bearing came from Hays with a light coating of grease on the inside of the collar.




Still more progress....

[iluv69s]

not to steal the thread, but I pulled a car apart a few years back and it had a roller pilot bearing...what do u guys think of them?

[Billohio]

I used a piece of bread to push a bushing out instead of grease once. Worked great and no mess. Keep packing the bread in and forced it right out