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1943 GPW Meets Buick V6

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by chrisbcit, Jul 5, 2011.

  1. Jul 5, 2011
    chrisbcit

    chrisbcit New Member

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    Hi, I finally got my V6 back into the frame, however, is there a way to test the clutch assembly to make sure everything is working properly before I put the body back on?

    Thanks
     
    chrisbcit, Jul 5, 2011
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  2. Jul 5, 2011
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Yes - you can hook all the linkages up with the pedals in place without the tub being on.
     
    Warloch, Jul 5, 2011
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  3. Jul 6, 2011
    duffer

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    That depends on whether the clutch is mechanical or hydraulic. If it is hydraulic, you could still use something like a come-along ot perhaps even a set of ViseGrip chain pliers to pull back the release arm and at the same time check to see how much travel is required to release. That will take a lot of guess work out of selecting the slave unit and how you mount it. Strongly recommend the cast throwout arm if going hydraulic.
     
    duffer, Jul 6, 2011
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    Warloch

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    Ya - I assumed you were keeping the stock pedal setup.
     
    Warloch, Jul 6, 2011
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    Walt Couch

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    When I did my frame off and did all the drive train work and new brakes etc. I temp mounted the grill with the radiator. Mounted a temp fuel tank and an old wooden chair and drove it around my back yard several times and by putting the transfer case in low range, I was able to run it in all three gears for test. Fun Fun Fun. I had everything right at that point so I went to work on the rest of the body parts.
     
    Walt Couch, Jul 6, 2011
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