Well, I had planned on this next year but I loaned the truck in my signature to a very trusted friend to tow a car 400 miles from LA area to Modesto. He reported smelling clutch going up Cajon Pass, but no discernible slippage until he got to Modesto. He let out the clutch and the truck stumbled, but did not stall. The clutch was borderline at best. He is a master mechanic and is planning on helping, but has to work until 4 pm so I will be doing things pretty much on my own until then.
I have been searching and gathering good replacement parts (Luk clutch, rear main seal with speedy sleeve, over sized trans jack to reach as I have a lift on the truck). I do believe I should have it together. Planning on starting the job Sunday morning.
Problem is that I will have very limited help until late Sunday afternoon/evening and, while I have done many Motorcycle clutches, this will be the first on anything with more than 2 wheels. It looks pretty straight forward. I am looking forward to the task, just want to ask if there are any better than average ways to do the job.
So far it looks like one of the areas that could be a pain are the bolts at the top of the bell housing. I have a few ideas on how to get to them, but am looking for experienced input to either confirm or improve those ideas.
Thanks for any input. It should be a good learning experience.
I have been searching and gathering good replacement parts (Luk clutch, rear main seal with speedy sleeve, over sized trans jack to reach as I have a lift on the truck). I do believe I should have it together. Planning on starting the job Sunday morning.
Problem is that I will have very limited help until late Sunday afternoon/evening and, while I have done many Motorcycle clutches, this will be the first on anything with more than 2 wheels. It looks pretty straight forward. I am looking forward to the task, just want to ask if there are any better than average ways to do the job.
So far it looks like one of the areas that could be a pain are the bolts at the top of the bell housing. I have a few ideas on how to get to them, but am looking for experienced input to either confirm or improve those ideas.
Thanks for any input. It should be a good learning experience.