BobE wrote:

Looks good.  Just a note, the last time I used the plastic clutch alignment shaft that came with the clutch setup, I couldn’t get the transmission installed.  As I have an input shaft from a transmission, and reset it using it, transmission went in w/o any issues.  
Just saying.

 
I find the gravity tends to cause the pilot tool to lay down causing it to be at a slight angle.  I tend to hold them up a little as I tighten the pressure plate making sure it moves freely. 


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I look forward to hearing about how it operates. 
On that alignment thing, since you have cable clutch, hook the cable to the release arm before attempting to stab the tranny in the bell.  If any resistance is felt getting the splines to align (meaning the pilot shaft is already through the bearing) have somebody push the clutch pedal while you push on the tranny and it will slide in easily, every time.

I look forward to your report on the operation of the clutch.  I have been considering one for my 66, but not sure how much improvement can be expected.

RTM wrote:

MS wrote:

I look forward to hearing about how it operates.
On that alignment thing, since you have cable clutch, hook the cable to the release arm before attempting to stab the tranny in the bell. If any resistance is felt getting the splines to align (meaning the pilot shaft is already through the bearing) have somebody push the clutch pedal while you push on the tranny and it will slide in easily, every time.

I look forward to your report on the operation of the clutch. I have been considering one for my 66, but not sure how much improvement can be expected.

 
Ive used the clutch pedal before to get things together. Sadly I was by myself and there is no way my wife would crawl in the car and sit on the floor, well she might have. Lol

Ive read nothing but positive things about the twin disc clutch. It’s suppose to be easier on parts when dumping the clutch and easier to operate.

A clamp or ratchet strap on the release arm will do the same thing and you can do it by yourself.  The odds I have anyone around to help are slim, so I've had to figure out how to do things myself over the years.  Sometimes a foot works as a third hand...
 

I'm never too old to learn sump'in........
That being said  Would somebody explain to me HOW does a Dual disc clutch work !?  I get the single disc operation butt.....dual disces ?!! (pictures may be helpful)
6sally6

6sally6 wrote:

I'm never too old to learn sump'in........
That being said Would somebody explain to me HOW does a Dual disc clutch work !? I get the single disc operation butt.....dual disces ?!! (pictures may be helpful)
6sally6

A dual disc clutch has 2 clutch discs that are splined to the transmission input shaft. In between the 2 discs is an intermediate steel plate that is anchored to the pressure plate so it spins with the pressure plate and the flywheel. When the clutch pedal is released the springs in the pressure plate squeeze the entire assembly together so that the intermediate plate "grabs" one side of each clutch disc, the forward clutch disc is "grabbed" by the flywheel on its other side and the aft clutch disc is "grabbed" on its other side by the pressure plate.
It is a way of doubling the clutch surface area without resorting to a pizza platter sized clutch disc and pressure plate.
 

Texas! wrote:

6sally6 wrote:

I'm never too old to learn sump'in........
That being said Would somebody explain to me HOW does a Dual disc clutch work !? I get the single disc operation butt.....dual disces ?!! (pictures may be helpful)
6sally6

A dual disc clutch has 2 clutch discs that are splined to the transmission input shaft. In between the 2 discs is an intermediate steel plate that is anchored to the pressure plate so it spins with the pressure plate and the flywheel. When the clutch pedal is released the springs in the pressure plate squeeze the entire assembly together so that the intermediate plate "grabs" one side of each clutch disc, the forward clutch disc is "grabbed" by the flywheel on its other side and the aft clutch disc is "grabbed" on its other side by the pressure plate.
It is a way of doubling the clutch surface area without resorting to a pizza platter sized clutch disc and pressure plate.
 

Also, it keeps the mass closer to the center of the crank, which improves how fast the engine revs (yes it also decelerates faster too).
 

Motorcycles have used multi-plate clutches for ages (lore has it that this started shortly after the great flood, hence the term "wet clutches").  My current ride has 8 friction disks. 

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6sally6 wrote:

Now...........it makes more since to me.
I can just picture it now, some time in the near future. I'm gonna be tawk'in hot rodz and stuff and I can say....
"Ya know, that set-up right there probably needs a good dual-disk clutch to really 'hook' like it aught-too !  You DO KNOW how they  work don't cha !? " "Hand me onna dem cool-ones and Ol Sal will 'splain-it to ya !!
6sally6

 
Lol

MS wrote:

Have you driven rhat new clutch yet?   Can’t wait for the report.

 
Im a couple months away from driving it.

MS wrote:

Well, I need a new clutch before the Bash trip, so hurry it up!

 
My son keeps telling me the same thing.  He’s coming home for two weeks at the end of August.  He wants the car running by then.

Good selling feature!  Mine takes both legs.

RTM wrote:

MS wrote:

Well, I need a new clutch before the Bash trip, so hurry it up!

 
I can push the clutch to the floor with one hand.

You have the clutch cable kit and it's adjusted properly and you can still push the clutch pedal to the floor with one hand?