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    9/04/2021 12:23 PM  #1

    Alessandro
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    find something in my bell

    https://ibb.co/SmnDBvx

    https://ibb.co/xSsqm6t 

    i don't know if shows pics .  

    i found this rattling in my bellhousing . i think is a piece of trowout bearing or a piece of clutch . No other noise or strange rumors coming from . have to be worry about ? Clutch works as supposed .  try to name it .    

     

    9/04/2021 1:42 PM  #2

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    Re: find something in my bell


    1968 T-code Coupe with a 302.  Nice car, no show stopper for sure, but I like it.
     

    9/04/2021 1:44 PM  #3

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    Re: find something in my bell

    It don't look like part of any clutch I've ever seen.  Do you have a part number for your throw out bearing so we can see a picture of it?

    1968 T-code Coupe with a 302.  Nice car, no show stopper for sure, but I like it.
     

    9/04/2021 2:09 PM  #4

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    Re: find something in my bell

    Rufus68 wrote:

    It don't look like part of any clutch I've ever seen.  Do you have a part number for your throw out bearing so we can see a picture of it?

    this is what i have , but not the number . 
    https://ibb.co/cYY2hQd      seems the lower lip where match the fork 

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    9/04/2021 2:27 PM  #5

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    Re: find something in my bell

    Rufus68 wrote:

    It don't look like part of any clutch I've ever seen.  Do you have a part number for your throw out bearing so we can see a picture of it?

    ca be this :  https://ibb.co/kqWQg8y

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    9/04/2021 3:57 PM  #6

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    Re: find something in my bell

    Looks like your throw out bearing went on a weight loss program...

    Pull the Trans to be sure and replace. If mine did that, I'd never feel comfortable driving it that way...

     

    9/05/2021 8:41 AM  #7

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    Re: find something in my bell

    Looks to me like a 'cast' piece.  As such, I wouldn't believe it was from the clutch, pressure plate, flywheel or throw-out bearing.  Maybe from the starter housing, or the transmission input shaft bearing retainer?  Is it aluminum, or iron? 

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    9/05/2021 8:29 PM  #8

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    Re: find something in my bell

    Looks like a formed steel part, like half of the throwout bearing release lever arm, where it goes around the bearing.
    Seems like if that had broken off, though, it would cease to operate.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    9/05/2021 10:21 PM  #9

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    It's just a flesh wound.

     

    9/06/2021 6:29 AM  #10

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    Re: find something in my bell

    MS wrote:

    Looks like a formed steel part, like half of the throwout bearing release lever arm, where it goes around the bearing.
    Seems like if that had broken off, though, it would cease to operate.

    MS - good point.
    Alessandro - there are fairly inexpensive borescopes available for smart phones.  You could look around inside the bellhousing to try to locate where it came from with one.
     

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    9/06/2021 8:02 AM  #11

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    Re: find something in my bell

    I could see how a previous mechanic went in to replace a broken release arm, since it can be replaced by sliding it into the window on the side of the bell and clipping onto an existing throwout bearing. The busted piece must have remained in the bell, unseen or irretrievable by the mechanic.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    9/06/2021 11:47 AM  #12

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    Hopefully Alessandro will provide an autopsy report soon and solve the mystery...

     

    12/17/2021 8:02 AM  #13

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    Re: find something in my bell

     
    Hello friends and Happy holydays for all mustangers . 
    Do you remember this post ? well now it's time for winter job and started to remove transmission to look at clutch . 
    And surprise  surprise , this is part of clutch disc springs holder . That 's part of problem because i found a crack in the center steel plate . 
    Already at work to solve this  ! 
    bye ! 

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    12/17/2021 8:21 AM  #14

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    Re: find something in my bell

    Another mystery solved, thanks for the update.
    A Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and yours.
    Let’s hope the next year will be better for all of us.

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    12/18/2021 1:41 PM  #15

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    Re: find something in my bell

    Alessandro - What brand clutch is this?
    And a Merry Christmas and the best to you and your family in th New Year.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    12/21/2021 2:54 AM  #16

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    Re: find something in my bell

    BobE wrote:

    Alessandro - What brand clutch is this?
    And a Merry Christmas and the best to you and your family in th New Year.

    Hello BobE ,
    That clutch kit complete with disc, pressure plate and trowout bearing was branded as "brute force "  . Was cheap one 
    A great Christmas for you  and greetings from italy  ! 
     

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