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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 12:59 PM
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Posted By scott70
I do have the anti-rattle spring that goes from...

I do have the anti-rattle spring that goes from the fork to the Z bar. I also have the heavier spring that goes from the top of the Z-bar down to the frame, which I believe helps keep the clutch...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By scott70
I haven’t got the trans in but adjusting the...

I haven’t got the trans in but adjusting the clutch rod so I’ve got a little clearance between the TB and the clutch fingers. I’ve got about 5/8” threads left of rod on the other side of the pin that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-19-2024, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By scott70
Clutch question

So in The process of getting my TKX in. Installed a new billet flywheel ,McLeod pressure plate and disk. I’m using my original clutch fork, but did install an adjustable ball pivot. Before this my...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 09-15-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 792
Posted By scott70
OK thank you. So it sounds like most or all GM...

OK thank you. So it sounds like most or all GM originals may have been curved and then repops they made them flat but seem to work. So when they made pontiac specific forks (whenever that was) they...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 09-15-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 792
Posted By scott70
GTOFM is correct,,,,Im referring to where it...

GTOFM is correct,,,,Im referring to where it contacts the the throw out bearing. I would assume the throw out bearing has to rock some through its slight arch of movement and thats why the originally...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-11-2024, 04:44 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,498
Posted By scott70
I'd be in for that.

I'd be in for that.
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 09-10-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 792
Posted By scott70
Ok,,, I just assumed these forks are Pontiac...

Ok,,, I just assumed these forks are Pontiac specific since that’s what it sounds like in the descriptions online. I would assume that if they were formed to Pontiac specific that at the same time...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 09-09-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 792
Posted By scott70
I thought maybe an Ames tech would chime in and...

I thought maybe an Ames tech would chime in and say whether they knew they were flat and supposed to be curved? How much would it take for the manufacturer to make the correction?
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 09-09-2024, 02:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 792
Posted By scott70
Clutch fork

I wanted a replacement clutch fork for my 70 to but the 69.00 one you have is not in stock at the moment so I bought a good mark one. When I received it I noticed the part that goes against the throw...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-06-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 181
Posted By scott70
Comparing new clutch fork to old

If you look you can see on the original it’s curved where the throw out bearing rest and on the reproduction it’s flat. When I put the throw out bearing on the new one it doesn’t want to rock (...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-05-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 193
Posted By scott70
I guess a starting point is tighten(lengthen) the...

I guess a starting point is tighten(lengthen) the rod til all the slack is out of clutch fork and then loosen the rod 3 turns?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-05-2024, 07:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 193
Posted By scott70
Pivot ball question

I’m using a stock bell housing and pivot ball. Are there measurements that you can take on a Pontiac to set the pivot ball if you have an adjustable one? I did see on you tube a guy with a bbc doing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-04-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By scott70
Silversport said they shipped the wrong one…...

Silversport said they shipped the wrong one… sending me a correct one. The one that was being used feels very tight and quiet but I should replace it anyways.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-02-2024, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 193
Posted By scott70
The new flywheel was matched to the old one as...

The new flywheel was matched to the old one as far as balance
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-02-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By scott70
Come to find out the roller bearing silver sport...

Come to find out the roller bearing silver sport sent and the one in the McLeod Bo won’t fit my crank. They measure like 1.09 od and my crank has like a 1.00 hole. The bearing that was in it is the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-02-2024, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By scott70
The “ bronze “ bushing is magnetic,, I’ll use the...

The “ bronze “ bushing is magnetic,, I’ll use the roller.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-02-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 193
Posted By scott70
Weight difference in flywheel and PP

The new McLeod flywheel weighs in at 30 lb and the oem I’ve been using is 37lb. The centerforce PP I’ve been using is 24.5 lbs and the new McLeod PP is 20.5. So with the new setup I’ve lost 11 lbs...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-01-2024, 10:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By scott70
roller or bronze pilot bearing

My mcleod clutch came with a bronze looking bushing and silversport sent a roller with the tkx so at the moment I have both. Googling has seemed to prefer sticking with old school bronze saying...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-30-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,382
Posted By scott70
They had to add weight to the new flywheel to get...

They had to add weight to the new flywheel to get it to match the old flywheel. And still have to index the PP because the new McLeod PP was off quite a bit from neutral balance. He said if I don’t...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-30-2024, 11:42 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,382
Posted By scott70
Engine shop just emailed me and said it’s ready....

Engine shop just emailed me and said it’s ready. He said he couldn’t find the balance card so he made the new flywheel like the old by adding a weight.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-30-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,382
Posted By scott70
The engine shop rebuilt and balanced the motor 5...

The engine shop rebuilt and balanced the motor 5 years ago so I’m not exactly what they did.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-30-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,382
Posted By scott70
Yes it’s the original flywheel..So is this...

Yes it’s the original flywheel..So is this flywheel neutral balanced? I’m sure they will figure it out and make the new flywheel/ clutch kit like it’s supposed to be. Don’t need any vibrations.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-29-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,382
Posted By scott70
Just got it out,, heading to the machine shop

Just got it out,, heading to the machine shop
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-26-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,382
Posted By scott70
Well this thread has helped me out on somewhat...

Well this thread has helped me out on somewhat understanding and to ask questions. I just happen to had a new steel billet flywheel and clutch at the machine shop to check for balancing per McLeod...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-25-2024, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By scott70
OK thanks. Glad to know that it can be adjusted....

OK thanks. Glad to know that it can be adjusted. Ive never done it before but hopefully once I get in there it will be somewhat self explanatory. Im sure theres not a book somewhere saying how to do...
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