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MScruiser
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Steering pedestal has been removed.
Called Valley Hybrids this morning and talked to Georg. Sounds like I will need to have my hands on a pump before I order any parts from him to ensure I get the correct fittings. He too suggested I find the Saginaw/Volvo pump from Volvo 240D.
So now I am on the hunt for one. Do any of you guys have one laying around you'd be willing to part with? Per @euclid 's suggestion, I contacted Jeff Davis about purchasing his, but from talking to him, it doesn't sound like he's remotely close to upgrading his system.
Called Valley Hybrids this morning and talked to Georg. Sounds like I will need to have my hands on a pump before I order any parts from him to ensure I get the correct fittings. He too suggested I find the Saginaw/Volvo pump from Volvo 240D.
So now I am on the hunt for one. Do any of you guys have one laying around you'd be willing to part with? Per @euclid 's suggestion, I contacted Jeff Davis about purchasing his, but from talking to him, it doesn't sound like he's remotely close to upgrading his system.
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I may have my old set up in the trailer. Get with Rob later this week. If he has time maybe he can dig around...
MScruiser
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I thought while I have the drivetrain out, now would be a good time to resurface the flywheel and replace the clutch.
1. What is the best source for a clutch, aftermarket, or OE?
2. I've never installed a clutch before; anyone here think they could lend me a hand when the time comes?
1. What is the best source for a clutch, aftermarket, or OE?
2. I've never installed a clutch before; anyone here think they could lend me a hand when the time comes?
1. What is the best source for a clutch, aftermarket, or OE?
OE for sure. Make sure you replace the pilot & throw out bearings while you are in there. Maybe even the rear main seal. You'll never have a better opportunity.
2. I've never installed a clutch before; anyone here think they could lend me a hand when the time comes?
You are in the ideal situation - since you have the drivetrain out, there's really not much to this job. Once you pull the transmission from the bellhousing, it will all make sense. This job is a major PIA with everything still in the truck.
OE for sure. Make sure you replace the pilot & throw out bearings while you are in there. Maybe even the rear main seal. You'll never have a better opportunity.
2. I've never installed a clutch before; anyone here think they could lend me a hand when the time comes?
You are in the ideal situation - since you have the drivetrain out, there's really not much to this job. Once you pull the transmission from the bellhousing, it will all make sense. This job is a major PIA with everything still in the truck.
Are you plating it?
When we installed the Georg-built H41 and Orion, we replaced the clutch, rear main, and oil pan gasket. Georg recommended the Luk Clutch brand, pn 16-006. I paid $142 on eBay from a vendor with good feedback. It has worked well and after a couple of years, it is due for an adjustment.
The local powdercoating guy is not able to do it?
Exact same setup, parts, and process on my 40 as well.
The kit comes with an alignment tool.
If you have access to an engine stand you can bolt it up and flip it upside down after you separate bellhousing etc. In that position it's super easy to replace the oil pan gasket, rear main, and pilot bearing (it's a bearing @dnp).
Will the plating affect the fitment of the bolts?
MScruiser
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For those in the know: there are absolutely no leaks in the oil pan gasket.
Don't you think i ought to not mess with it? I can always replace it later; not too hard, even with the engine mounted (fish line method).
Or will I HAVE to remove the oil pan to replace rear main?
And the kit looks like it comes with a pilot bearing and throw out bearing as well.
Don't you think i ought to not mess with it? I can always replace it later; not too hard, even with the engine mounted (fish line method).
Or will I HAVE to remove the oil pan to replace rear main?
And the kit looks like it comes with a pilot bearing and throw out bearing as well.
No. I would not touch it.
Snug up the bolts and rock out.
Snug up the bolts and rock out.
