Loved the clutch video……and you convinced me to have my pro mechanics do the clutch! 68 years ago, I did the job on a ‘65 Austin Healey….a lot less steps than the Vette….and I was 68 years younger! You did a great job!
I’ve done this job three times so far and the way I do it. I just pull the engine and transmission out of the car and it’s a little more work but so much simpler to deal with everything.😊
I've done clutches on my 67 coupe 5 times. When you are removing the transmission, you pull it back, then rotate it 90° toward the passenger side and it will go back a good bit further. You still have to lower the rear of the engine, but it will come out without removing the bell housing. Love your videos! You helped me with a gas tank sender a year or so ago. I've put a LS376/525 and Tremec TKX in now. Still making sidepipes at the moment but it will be so fun in a few weeks when I can finally start it.
Thanks for doing this clutch video. I used your gas tank video as a guide when I changed my 66 gas tank. I will use this video when I have to change my clutch. Thank You.
Like your videos! For someone who does a bunch of those transmission jobs, an old motorcycle inner tube section works great to hold universal joints while disconnected. I don't think I would have put grease on the spline of the transmission though. I could be wrong but, the throw out bearing could be wrong type for a diaphragm pressure plate, ball type ones are usually for those, flat type ones are for finger type pressure plates I believe is why adjustment is off. ✌️👍
I put a minimal amount of grease on the splines as the directions said to do that. Also, I feel like the new flywheel may be a lot thinner (and lighter) than the one I took out and that may have thrown the geometry off. You would think if you order a clutch for one of these that you would get the right stuff. Thanks for watching!
Wow- Nice job again Bryan. I know you had to be exhausted fighting to get that tranny back in by yourself. Did your mother purchase that car new? It must be worth a small fortune! Thanks again Bryan for taking your time showing us this job. Have a beautiful day!! Cheers!! Illinois, USA
She was given this car by her father in the mid 80's when she offered to buy it. The body is not in the best of condition but it is a lot of fun to drive. Thanks for watching!
Why do you say that? When he was demonstrating the bearing on the input shaft it looked like the bearing was correct. If he is correct and the flywheel is thinner then that would explain the difference in adjustment. I have a '65 and I installed an aftermarket clutch rod with heim joints at each end. This might increase your adjustment range. I think I bought it from Corvette Central.
Loved the clutch video……and you convinced me to have my pro mechanics do the clutch! 68 years ago, I did the job on a ‘65 Austin Healey….a lot less steps than the Vette….and I was 68 years younger! You did a great job!
Great video! I just did the clutch on my yellow 67. I was a little nervous as that was my first clutch install. It helped a ton!
I’ve done this job three times so far and the way I do it. I just pull the engine and transmission out of the car and it’s a little more work but so much simpler to deal with everything.😊
I've done clutches on my 67 coupe 5 times. When you are removing the transmission, you pull it back, then rotate it 90° toward the passenger side and it will go back a good bit further. You still have to lower the rear of the engine, but it will come out without removing the bell housing. Love your videos! You helped me with a gas tank sender a year or so ago.
I've put a LS376/525 and Tremec TKX in now. Still making sidepipes at the moment but it will be so fun in a few weeks when I can finally start it.
Your rotation action is the only way to get it out without removing housing! Great stuff my friend you must have changed quite a few clutches!!!😂😂😂😂
Thanks for doing this clutch video. I used your gas tank video as a guide when I changed my 66 gas tank. I will use this video when I have to change my clutch. Thank You.
Thanks for watching!
Like your videos! For someone who does a bunch of those transmission jobs, an old motorcycle inner tube section works great to hold universal joints while disconnected. I don't think I would have put grease on the spline of the transmission though. I could be wrong but, the throw out bearing could be wrong type for a diaphragm pressure plate, ball type ones are usually for those, flat type ones are for finger type pressure plates I believe is why adjustment is off. ✌️👍
I put a minimal amount of grease on the splines as the directions said to do that. Also, I feel like the new flywheel may be a lot thinner (and lighter) than the one I took out and that may have thrown the geometry off. You would think if you order a clutch for one of these that you would get the right stuff. Thanks for watching!
That motor looks ready for a refresh.
Wow- Nice job again Bryan. I know you had to be exhausted fighting to get that tranny back in by yourself. Did your mother purchase that car new? It must be worth a small fortune! Thanks again Bryan for taking your time showing us this job. Have a beautiful day!! Cheers!! Illinois, USA
She was given this car by her father in the mid 80's when she offered to buy it. The body is not in the best of condition but it is a lot of fun to drive. Thanks for watching!
Never seen such a grimy midyear underneath
This car is obviously unrestored. It looks like I will need to address some oil leaks at some point.
Throw bearing on wrong
Why do you say that? When he was demonstrating the bearing on the input shaft it looked like the bearing was correct. If he is correct and the flywheel is thinner then that would explain the difference in adjustment. I have a '65 and I installed an aftermarket clutch rod with heim joints at each end. This might increase your adjustment range. I think I bought it from Corvette Central.