Recent content by Nick Bernier

Amen!!

Thanks all. I used a combo of all your suggestions. Job done!! Nick

Thanks all. I ended up doing a combination of all the above. Mangled the bushings getting them out. Used the bushing driver to install. Used a hose clamp around the outboard side of the bushing to keep it from splitting. Used a combination of tapping and pressing with a clamp. Job done...

Thanks Mac. Mangled it is!! Nick

Good news is the bushing tool arrived. Bad news is I still can't bust them loose. Tried pressing them out with a clamp and tried pounding them out with a hammer. The too actually started spreading one of the bushings out, getting the tool stuck in it for a bit. What to try next?? Heat? I...

Here are some pics of my 1940 convertible, since it's partially taken apart. Hope this helps someone. Nick

Good idea on "pressing"! THanks, Nick

Wow!! Thanks Nate. Just yesterday it said "Out of Stock". Just placed my order. Thanks to all that offered advice. Nick

Thanks Nate, and Bored&Stroked. I'll check on the Hyper Racing driver........

The first time I did mine, I cut it too short. Had to buy a new gasket set. Like Kube says, but before you cut it in two, press the gasket in one half of the shell. Leave the starting end a bit proud, then cut both ends so they are square to the shell and a tiny bit proud. Use the remaining...

This is what mine looked like before taking it off the carrier. The shoulder on the TO bearing goes toward the clutch fingers.

Hi All, I'm trying to replace the two clutch release shaft bushings (1940, 40-7508). Third Gen has a tool to drive the old ones out, and new ones in, but they're out of stock. I don't want to booger things up. Anyone have a good tip on how to do it without the magic tool? Thanks, Nick

Sounds like the TO bearing was installed backwards. Did you have to press it onto the carrier, or did it just slide on with no effort. No effort = backwards. Nick

Sorry, meant to say: clutch disk is attached to the input shaft. Nick

The pressure plate is attached to the input shaft of the trans. With the trans in ANY gear, you're trying to turn the drive shaft and rear wheels.