Is it me or the truck? Clutch/transmission question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

agnes the dog · 10-18-2012, 11:21 PM

Hi,

I have had my truck for about 4 days now and have noticed that it shakes sometimes when taking off from a complete stop. It has the 3 on the tree with a 305 (not modified) V8. I notice when I give more gas and release the clutch the truck seems like it is going over a rough railroad track. Pushing the clutch again and releasing will stop the shake and the truck drives great. This only happens when taking off rather quickly. A rolling start doesn't cause the shake. I noticed that the shaking issue has been less frequent over the past few days, but it's still there. The PO said that the truck had been in storage for a long time and wasn't driven. The motor is strong and I don't suspect that it would cause this. I really don't know what rear end gear is in there. Is it my driving style or is there something that I should think about fixing or adjusting?

Thanks,

JJ

solidaxel · 10-19-2012, 12:25 AM

Might check the U-Joints

agnes the dog · 10-19-2012, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Might check the U-Joints

What is the best way to check that and what should I look for? Thanks for the suggestion!
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Russell Ashley · 10-19-2012, 08:03 AM

I think you are describing clutch chatter. It will happen if there is a problem with the clutch or if the clutch disk gets oil on it. If the truck has been sitting for a long time you might have some rust on the flywheel and/or pressure plate. If that's what causing the problem it might get better after the truck has been driven some.

mknittle · 10-19-2012, 08:25 AM

Clutch was my first thought. check the u joints first though.

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-19-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

I think you are describing clutch chatter. It will happen if there is a problem with the clutch or if the clutch disk gets oil on it. If the truck has been sitting for a long time you might have some rust on the flywheel and/or pressure plate. If that's what causing the problem it might get better after the truck has been driven some.

Long-time storage and clutch chatter go hand-in-hand.

_Ogre · 10-19-2012, 12:19 PM

glazed or rusty flywheel will cause that
don't baby it, give it gas and as soon as your moving dump the clutch

agnes the dog · 10-19-2012, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

glazed or rusty flywheel will cause that
don't baby it, give it gas and as soon as your moving dump the clutch

Thank everyone! Will the chatter go away with time as long as I drive it?
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**truckdude239** · 10-19-2012, 08:57 PM

no the flywheel will need ot be turned and a new clutch

10-18-2012, 11:21 PM	#1
agnes the dog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 272	Is it me or the truck? Clutch/transmission question Hi, I have had my truck for about 4 days now and have noticed that it shakes sometimes when taking off from a complete stop. It has the 3 on the tree with a 305 (not modified) V8. I notice when I give more gas and release the clutch the truck seems like it is going over a rough railroad track. Pushing the clutch again and releasing will stop the shake and the truck drives great. This only happens when taking off rather quickly. A rolling start doesn't cause the shake. I noticed that the shaking issue has been less frequent over the past few days, but it's still there. The PO said that the truck had been in storage for a long time and wasn't driven. The motor is strong and I don't suspect that it would cause this. I really don't know what rear end gear is in there. Is it my driving style or is there something that I should think about fixing or adjusting? Thanks, JJ

10-19-2012, 12:25 AM	#2
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Is it me or the truck? Clutch/transmission question Might check the U-Joints __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-19-2012, 08:03 AM	#4
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,644	Re: Is it me or the truck? Clutch/transmission question I think you are describing clutch chatter. It will happen if there is a problem with the clutch or if the clutch disk gets oil on it. If the truck has been sitting for a long time you might have some rust on the flywheel and/or pressure plate. If that's what causing the problem it might get better after the truck has been driven some.

10-19-2012, 08:25 AM	#5
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: Is it me or the truck? Clutch/transmission question Clutch was my first thought. check the u joints first though. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

10-19-2012, 12:19 PM	#7
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Is it me or the truck? Clutch/transmission question glazed or rusty flywheel will cause that don't baby it, give it gas and as soon as your moving dump the clutch __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

10-19-2012, 08:57 PM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: Is it me or the truck? Clutch/transmission question no the flywheel will need ot be turned and a new clutch __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube



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