My 72 clutch replacement begins...
#42
I was just looking up die grinders - are they pneumatic only? If so ... know anything else that might do the job?
#47
Thoughts on this kit? Or is there a better route then summit? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/c...***-supreme%2F
#48
Also ... just out of curiosity - why the long throw out bearing for two barrel and short for four barrel? Did the two barrel carb manuals use a different style pressure plate or something? Doesn’t make sense to me?...
#49
Thoughts on this kit? Or is there a better route then summit? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/c...***-supreme%2F
#50
#51
This thread might have the info you need
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...uestion-30667/
I used a Dremel to cut a bearing race out of an aluminum MC rim it worked perfect and quick small enough to get in there and powerful enough to make quick work of it
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...uestion-30667/
I used a Dremel to cut a bearing race out of an aluminum MC rim it worked perfect and quick small enough to get in there and powerful enough to make quick work of it
#52
This thread might have the info you need
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...uestion-30667/
I used a Dremel to cut a bearing race out of an aluminum MC rim it worked perfect and quick small enough to get in there and powerful enough to make quick work of it
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...uestion-30667/
I used a Dremel to cut a bearing race out of an aluminum MC rim it worked perfect and quick small enough to get in there and powerful enough to make quick work of it
My new question is - I know to use the short throw out bearing - but I assume it’s like suspension kits - I buy the centerforce for X money and they throw in a junk throw out bearing to increase profits - I piece bought my front end (rock auto makes it easy) but I don’t know how to do that with clutch kits - I know which pilot bushing I’m going to use - and the centerforce 2 Clutch and pressure plate - what throw out bearing should I look for and from whom can I get it? Thank in advance!
#56
well the pilot bearing pulling failed miserably - time to buy a die grinder - I know squat about buying a corded die grinder 😩 I’m here at Home Depot staring slack jawed at numbers lol - wish me luck
Well poop - this tool was a joke - I’d have had more satisfaction had I used the $20 to wipe with
Well poop - this tool was a joke - I’d have had more satisfaction had I used the $20 to wipe with
#62
your going above and beyond Ralph! Shouldn’t have to teach me how to buy tools but I sure appreciate it! It actually looks like a comfortable size and weight - I see it’s a 1/8th shank - to be honest - that could say 17 jigawatts - googling what ya just said - be right back
#64
it’s in the case but it’s a small case - I believe it will work better than anything else I’ve seen - but will that smal grinding disc be able to get through all the bearing that I need it to in that hole to weaken it enough to get it out? Is a disc attachment the way to go?
#67
bah! I just saw this and jumped out of line - trying to research and see if there is even a small 1/8 carbide cutting wheel available before I buy this - If I buy it first - the carbide won’t be available for it - that’s how things work for me ... more researching ...
#68
Thanks tons for your help today Ralph - I was getting frustrated at the store - I ended up buying the 1/8 shank Dremel and diamond steel disks - I will be on the look out for carbide disks and Christmas trees - give me something to chew at that bearing for a bit - it’s the only thing holding me up on getting it back on the road - again I tip my hat to you sir - have a good day. And thank you as well DC - appreciate it!
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#71
Some applications have a wiring harness that runs from this switch to a solenoid mounted on the carburetor. There is ball bearing activated detent switch on the backside TCS switch that is pressed in when the shift lever is put in 4th gear. The solenoid on the carb then changes the vacuum advance in the distributor.
Last edited by Tri-Carb; June 7th, 2020 at 02:49 AM.
#73
thanks Ralph! That did the trick! So pumped! Now if only I had ordered the parts ahead of time I wouldn’t be waiting to reassemble it 😩 lol - still soooo relieved I got that done! Thanks again for your help!
#74
#75
Now I’m ordering all the stuff I need - one question... can I reuse the flywheel bolts or do I need to replace them? Thought I read somewhere that they were one use - but can’t find where I saw that again? If so ... any recommendations on whom to use?
#76
While I am thinking, try to get an 1/8" and 1/4" carbide ball end, in case you have remove a hardened spacer. The ball allows you to cut on the end.
#77
I went to summit and then centerforce directly - Summit doesn’t list olds as compatible - and Centerforce has “no matches” when searching 72 olds cutlass under centerforce 2 - anyone here that uses centerforce 2 that can help me out with a link or model # or a better site? Thanks in advance!
#78
Flywheel bolts should be re-usable for your year. I think stuff from later years was different, JoeP has the answer. I think that may have been for head bolts that you recall and then it wouldn't apply to yours.
While I am thinking, try to get an 1/8" and 1/4" carbide ball end, in case you have remove a hardened spacer. The ball allows you to cut on the end.
While I am thinking, try to get an 1/8" and 1/4" carbide ball end, in case you have remove a hardened spacer. The ball allows you to cut on the end.
#79
www.mscdirect.com has everything. You'll get dizzy from all the choices. They have grinding stones, cutting wheels, etc for your grinder. You could probably get anything in a couple days. They have way more stuff, if you have time to browse. Hardened washers, bolts, on and on.
#80
www.mscdirect.com has everything. You'll get dizzy from all the choices. They have grinding stones, cutting wheels, etc for your grinder. You could probably get anything in a couple days. They have way more stuff, if you have time to browse. Hardened washers, bolts, on and on.