61K10 build

[61K10]

well along with my rear end problem I have a clutch problem. everything is new--M-cyl and slave cyl. adjusting as the book says

slave all the way in-adj rod between the arm (5/16")

pedal 1/8" of free play

seems the adj rod between the master and pedal is too short? sense this tk was org a 235-6 and where all the v-8 stuff came from. clutch works but has more free play at the pedal and grabs not too far of the floor. the adj rod needs to be longer as it runs out of threads. I'm tired of working on this tk--it might just sit for awhile!

everybody have a great Turkey-day----------

[MitchFloyd]

Well, don't worry just a couple kinks to work out. Take a break, then when you come back you'll have everything worked out.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by 61K10

well along with my rear end problem I have a clutch problem. everything is new--M-cyl and slave cyl. adjusting as the book says

slave all the way in-adj rod between the arm (5/16")

pedal 1/8" of free play

seems the adj rod between the master and pedal is too short? sense this tk was org a 235-6 and where all the v-8 stuff came from. clutch works but has more free play at the pedal and grabs not too far of the floor. the adj rod needs to be longer as it runs out of threads. I'm tired of working on this tk--it might just sit for awhile!

everybody have a great Turkey-day----------

the question that I ask; are you sure that you have the right release brg. there are 2, a long and a short. with your description of 1/8" freeplay and clutch grabbing at the bottom that this may be the case
ron

[RANDY COX]

Oh Lordy I have a story about the throwout bearing in one of my early projects... Hang in there Kimble...

[61K10]

ron--the t/o bearing came with the kit, seems to fit in the bell ok. diafram type clutch, not b&b 3 finger type. same type that came out of the tk when i bought it. will get it figured out lol.

[padresag]

came with the kit doesn't really mean anything. this mistake has been made many times over the years. drop the inspection cover and see if you can see how much space you have between the release brg and the p/plate and also see if you can get the 2 different t/o bearings together and check the differences.
ron

[argonaut]

I had a similar problem on my pickup. I used the factory hydro bellhousing, slave cylinder and clutch for an 85 pickup but found that the slave cylinder was bottoming out on the circlip before completely engaging the clutch. I just cut and ground a new longer slave cyl pushrod from some 3/8 rod I have. Maybe I'm also using a throwout bearing that is too short?

[61K10]

Jason--It's something simple. my tk had an adapter that looks to be home-made? for the slave. clutch seemed to work ok but just drove it around the yard. about the t/o bearing. I have built many chevy clutch set-ups and never had a problem with the t/o bearing. for the diafram type there are two type bearings long & short because of the two type of fingers--tall and short. the stock bell doesn't have much room for the t/o/b anyway. I need a stronger clutch arm return spring also.might still have air in the system? here is a pic of the adapter that was on the tk when bought. the adj bolt from the slave was in the outside of the arm not the inside as 60-66 posted pics for me of a stock set-up.

[TJ's Chevy]

Hope ya get yer clutch fixed soon! Hope I didn't miss anything. lol

[61K10]

TJ--not much going on. well i put a 1/4" ball bearing in the master cyl hole where the push rod goes in. well now i can adj my clutch like the book says. need to build a new p/rod 1/4" longer than stock. Got a lead on a rear third member with the 3.90 gears in good shape.

[argonaut]

I wonder why they had that "adapter" plate bolted on there. Shouldn't the slave cylinder just bolt straight to the bellhousing? Seems like that might solve the issue with the too-short pushrod length.

[61K10]

Jason--I as you wonder why the adapter? I bought a nos slave on e-bay for cheap, will see if any difference from the re-pop that i have on the tk now. winter is setting in here now so been doing some winter-iszing. will find out tonight about the third-member. will rebuild with new bearings as i am not going to do this again. I will build a new 12-bolt and be done with it.

kimble

[61K10]

of course the slave was not a slave just a wheel cyl! getting the third member on friday hopefully. will post up some pics of the bearing rebuild.

[MitchFloyd]

Good to hear you got both items on the 'fix'! Went to get a 'core support' this weekend and saw a HO32 sitting on the ground. LOL

[61K10]

Mitch--I hope the r&p are good. might just take my old one and put 3.38's in it for highway use if i want to drive it a long distance.

[61K10]

FREE stuff but you have to come and pick up.

[61K10]

some more--alot of dents but hardly any rust. have doors but rusty on the bottom and dents. have front bed panel but full of dents.

wife say's it's time to clean up the yard ( only been there a couple yrs lol!)

[MitchFloyd]

Get the welder out and make some stuff to put in the yard sale! People will actually buy that stuff. lol that hood would make a good door over hang.

[61K10]

Mitch--thought about the door thing also thought about yard art no cab or grill but all the other stuff. plant something in the interior and bed. WEED like everybody else grows around here lol!

[MitchFloyd]

Hey Kimble, Did you see this? LOL If I had a way to get it to me, I'd put a bid in! Only thing I see missing is the steering gear box!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960-1966-Ch...76693c&vxp=mtr

[61K10]

Mitch--have not seen that. probably a deal. A little far away for me too.

[61K10]

Well, got my used third member and of course it's been blown up before!! looks like one of the pinion bearings blew or the spider gears let go. All the bearings look new and in good shape. the carrier bearings are funny looking, kinda curved rollers. you can see in the pic. ck out the modded crush sleeve. couldn't afford a new one at $3.50 I guess. even found t teeth from the spider gears in the pinion valley under neath the pinion.

going to put back together and see if it better than my other one. Hope it's quieter?? Maybe some day i will get a break and by something thats in good shape----------I guess i shouldn't have bought the tk lol!!

[MitchFloyd]

I think you got it now! Clutch fixed and now the rear member rebuilt. Should be good.

[61K10]

Depends on if it makes noise big time like my org one.

[MitchFloyd]

just replacing that crush sleeve will make it a lot quieter! lol. That is something there.