05-26-2015, 05:04 AM
(05-24-2015, 10:04 PM)fixkick Wrote: the pilot shaft end shows. at some time the fly wheel pilot bearing sized, and damaged the tip like that.
is your fly side bearing bad? some are just rusty hulks.
#11 next, and for sure if towed over 200 miles.... it runs dry.... and... oops....
Thanks for that nice sketch/illustration and information. I am degreasing today and hopefully beginning the removing of the sectional parts.
I sure hope my gears aren't overheated and putty like now, but it's possible. I am kind of stuck then. I would expect #11 being worn because as you know my oil got low, and that one is up top there, and it's also close to 5th which is the noisiest one. My main shaft wiggle isn't a whole lot but I don't have the support off yet.
I haven't gotten a look at the clutch pilot and flywheel areas yet, will take the pressure plate off soon, and inspect.
Forgive me if a FAQ, but do I need to worry about spin balancing a new clutch pressure plate with my existing flywheel Or can I put it on some kind of balance get a best "fit" and go with it? New flywheels are not too bad ($75'ish), but I'm cash challenged for all this already, hope my original is ok.
I don't suppose a noisy transfer case chain or something there would cause my 4th and 5th gear noises... I haven't intended to rebuild the transfer case too, I have enough problems, but wonder if I should also do that as a catch-all solution. The oil there was not inspiring but it did have the full complement.
On the other hand, can take that off by itself a lot easier, so not as big a problem if not rebuilt this go-around.
rc