GO IAN GO!!!! I know a little late, but did you red locktite those flywheel bolts? I would have.

 

...and pressure plate bolts. yes, yes i did

got the clutch slave cyl mounted. it's got a nice smooth feel to it. not too stiff of a pedal, either.

 

Sounds good, like it's coming along well...... DRIVE BY, DRIVE BY, DRIVE BY! HAHAHA. How you like the feel of it on the road, Ian

 

done

(test drive coming shortly)

 

ok, so here's my thoughts/observations while driving:

--the trail-gear mount does indeed make the truck shake. it's more like a soft vibration, but nothing you can't live with
--the clutch has less "play", meaning it's (almost) either engaged/disengaged, but it grabs better than a band-aid on leg hair
--when i said it grabs, it also grabs while downshifting. that means i'll have to adjust my driving style a bit to compensate
--the shifter seats are very nice, a much-needed improvement. even if you don't need a clutch, i suggest you get them done. they're easy to do

and i need a new camera, stat! i find i need 2 hands to drive, so holding my phone isn't an option. but, there really isn't anything too drastically different than before; just the clutch and trans mount.

now to clean up my mess...

 

Excellentttttttt! lol. Now, .......... break it in with a few donuts/jack knifes while towing 'Betty', the Pop up,..... IT'LL BE GREAT! lol. jk... Sorry bout the camera thing... I love those 'Go-pro' or whatever they're called... Amazing videos of Pre-runner flights, etc., lol.

CONGRATZ, MY FRIEND, ... you dun well!

 

I was gonna ask you how the clutch felt, and I suspected your discovery. Thanks.

 

yeah, it's a li'l grippy. i'll see how it is in a week or so and report back.

one thing i forgot to mention: i have not spun the wheels. i'm probably not doing it right, but i don't want to break anything, so i stopped trying.

sliders will be my next endeavor... as the tube steps are off (and now for sale!)
in the words of my mom- "now how am i supposed to get in?"

 

hahahahaha.......... I have one of these for my lil-lifted Toy........

Gotta love these.... I use it, often, to get my Step-Father or Mom up into my truck when they need a ride.... Folds down to NOTHING, and holds up to 300#.... and I'm over 200 and can jump up and down on it! lol. >>>>>>>>>

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1

BTW, got mine at Big lots for 8$! lol. WOOT on savings! lol.

 

[quote]one thing i forgot to mention: i have not spun the wheels. i'm probably not doing it right, but i don't want to break anything, so i stopped trying.

Good job on the clutch ian as far as spinning those wheels u just need rpms LOL. Let me know how the clutch feels it aint going to be long before ima need one plus rear main its leaking but aint tearing into it until i do the clutch.

 

the actual replacing of the clutch and rear main were easy. the 2 hardest parts, in order:

-removing the trans
-installing the trans

the pilot bearing on my truck was stuck, maybe even seized. i rented a pilot bearing puller from advance auto ($30 to take out, $30 back when i returned it). the puller made things go easily, as in i spent 3 hours with the water/paper method, and 30 mins with the puller. get the tool. it's a free loaner and it works.

and i have more hints and tips, so i'll post them up later. now to drive to work and let y'all know how it feels today! (i just want to drive the thing some more )

 

Congrats on getting it running. That loaner tool makes it sooo much easier to get that bearing out. Great job.

 

Sweet! And good info.... Looking forward to hearing the 'drive to work' report. Stay safe out there. (Sorry, just that it's pouring over here, big time, for hours. LOVE IT! lol.)

 

just damp and foggy over here. nothing too bad.

and trip report so far today: the clutch seems to be breaking in. it's a bit softer than my test drive, but not much. i like the way it grips. it feels like learning to drive stick all over again, haha.

the shifter seats are well worth it. extremely easy to install, whether the trans is in or out of the truck. getting it into and out of gear are smooth, there's no catching. also, there is very little play in the stick at neutral, and it vibrates less

and i might just leave the crack in the exhaust, haha. it doesn't sound too much like a leak, and it seems to give a bit more "umph" up hills. whatever... i'm getting headers at some point anyway. sliders first.

 

Sliders, then headers........GOT IT! lol.

 

yeah. looking at 'm now. i like 4xinnovations with the rear kickout

 

I have them!! Well worth the money!!

You know there is a break-in procedure with a new clutch right? I'd hate to see you have to replace it again.

 

Yeah, .... the PRICE aint bad, either, eh? lol..... I think I'm grabbing those, just have to save a bit and find a buddy to help me weld em on, ya know?

Cool, Ian,...that is going to be an even nicer truck with the sliders and 31's! As they say, "It's all coming together"...... What they don't tell you is "it's ALWAYS more expensive than you THINK it will be, once you get started!" lol.

 

dom or hrew? kickout or not? mounted yet?

maybe i just like new clutches

new organic clutches, yes. ceramic puck clutches, little to none. i'l still follow the procedure (200-300 granny miles)

 

I may have to consider doing the shifter seats in my truck... the stick is getting a little sloppy feeling... not surprising it has 395k on it... have to wait until I have a place to work or warmer weather though...