1966 C10 Project Truck

[scoot_mcgrute]

I did just order everything I need for the power steering hoses. All I'll need is a belt and that system will be done

[TJ's Chevy]

Progress is always a good thing.

[scoot_mcgrute]

Been busy with other things the last few nights, a buddy at work decided to break his leg a couple weeks ago so work has been busier and I've been helping them out outside work whenever I can. I also got AC installed in the house yesterday too, this summer is going to be so nice!

Tonight, I plan on getting back to the truck so I can swap the pilot bushing out. I decided to make myself an install tool on lunch the other day. Should work well and hopefully end my days of munching pilot bushings



I should get some good truck time this weekend again, hopefully I get to work on something other than the transmission!

[padresag]

is the shaft the right size also for the clutch disc? then you would also have your line up shaft
ron

[scoot_mcgrute]

Originally Posted by padresag

is the shaft the right size also for the clutch disc? then you would also have your line up shaft
ron

If I'm reading your comment right, yep, the shaft is the right size for the clutch disc. It slides right in to that luckily

What I think the issue has been is most of the guys add a spacer between the transmission and bellhousing, I originally thought it was an adapter but after playing with my setup, it appears that it's a spacer. This spacer keeps the input shaft out of the crank and the pilot bushing and unfortunately isn't a route that I want to pursue at this time due to not wanting to re-do the driveline again. The next time it will get modified is when the truck has a V8 and a 6 speed

I guess it all boils down to learning lessons the hard way but hopefully I will have valid input for others doing the same thing

[padresag]

Originally Posted by scoot_mcgrute

If I'm reading your comment right, yep, the shaft is the right size for the clutch disc. It slides right in to that luckily

What I think the issue has been is most of the guys add a spacer between the transmission and bellhousing, I originally thought it was an adapter but after playing with my setup, it appears that it's a spacer. This spacer keeps the input shaft out of the crank and the pilot bushing and unfortunately isn't a route that I want to pursue at this time due to not wanting to re-do the driveline again. The next time it will get modified is when the truck has a V8 and a 6 speed

I guess it all boils down to learning lessons the hard way but hopefully I will have valid input for others doing the same thing

the spacer or adaptor is so that you do not have to cut off the end of the pilot shaft and a couple of other mods. it is essential that the pilot shaft is supported by a bearing or bushing
ron