Sergey
Registered User
Hello,
a while back my truck bell housing cracked. Was asking about how to deal with it
Search for a replacement bell housing took so long, and even if found I won't be able to pay for the labor.
Also, while truck was sitting overwinter it was discovered that bell housing not just cracked, it crippled, bits fell on the ground, and even clutch fork jumped out. photo 1
With that in mind decided to use a hack instead - steel bar with a half-ball head bolt to replace the missing pivot point. Yes I realize it is not a proper repair. But implementing this fix did not require removing anything, and cost me only two 7/16" bolts to buy in hardware store. Remaining material was found in scrap metal pile. Mock up was made from wood, then a couple iterations using aluminum model. Final all steel part on photo 2.
Photo 3 shows it installed. Works well so far. Truck is now running, clutch fully functional. Did not take to highway yet, a bit worried how strong my part is.
Any concerns or some hidden dangers I need to know driving with this hacky fix ?
Thank you
Sergey
a while back my truck bell housing cracked. Was asking about how to deal with it
Sad day and clutch (I thought...)
Hello, had a bad day, if not worse. First the clutch pedal in my old truck just dropped and stays there (photo 1). Couldn't drive without a clutch, was towed. Upon initial inspection discovered the issue is worse than I could comprehend (photo 2). Any ideas how to get old truck running within a...
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Search for a replacement bell housing took so long, and even if found I won't be able to pay for the labor.
Also, while truck was sitting overwinter it was discovered that bell housing not just cracked, it crippled, bits fell on the ground, and even clutch fork jumped out. photo 1
With that in mind decided to use a hack instead - steel bar with a half-ball head bolt to replace the missing pivot point. Yes I realize it is not a proper repair. But implementing this fix did not require removing anything, and cost me only two 7/16" bolts to buy in hardware store. Remaining material was found in scrap metal pile. Mock up was made from wood, then a couple iterations using aluminum model. Final all steel part on photo 2.
Photo 3 shows it installed. Works well so far. Truck is now running, clutch fully functional. Did not take to highway yet, a bit worried how strong my part is.
Any concerns or some hidden dangers I need to know driving with this hacky fix ?
Thank you
Sergey