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cypressbog · 07-15-2013, 04:36 PM

I installed a new clutch, pressure plate and through-out bearing 7 years ago. They have been exposed to the elements since (no engine or front clip). Are these components still usable, or should I reinvest in new again?

**Wrenchbender Ret** · 07-15-2013, 04:47 PM

You could probably take them out & sand the surfaces down to remove the rust. If they are real crudy you will need to replace them.

gvw5400 · 07-15-2013, 06:23 PM

X2

68gmsee · 07-15-2013, 07:51 PM

Depends on how bad they are. Pressure plate can be resurfaced to save a few bucks. Throwout bearing is a sealed unit and could possibly still be useful but I'd probably replace it anyway. Clutch plate? depends on how many miles put on it.

If in doubt about all the parts, I agree with above posts to scrap and replace.

storm9c1 · 07-16-2013, 11:03 AM

Sell those parts on Craigslist and buy new parts. Let it be someone else's problem and get started finishing your truck -- lol, rather than sanding rust. Those parts are hard to access, and if the elements have rusted them, I wouldn't want to have to deal with stupid issues after spending tons of time and money getting the rest of the truck done. Then again, don't install new parts unless you have time and money to finish the truck. Leave them on the shelf this time.

cypressbog · 07-16-2013, 01:10 PM

Good advice, thanks, this site rocks! I was hoping to use the parts on my daily driver because the truck with the new/old clutch is now a parts truck.
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Gumby · 07-16-2013, 01:45 PM

Just askin

How do you install a clutch n pressure plate without an engine???

68gmsee · 07-16-2013, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumby

Just askin

How do you install a clutch n pressure plate without an engine???

I got that he had installed it and then got rid of the engine and front clip and parts were left out exposed to weather.

prostreetC-10 · 07-20-2013, 08:34 PM

Sounds like they would be just hanging on the trans spline unless thrown on the ground. Seems like your eye would know right away if they are any good or not. Too bad you didn't take care of them and removed them from outside. Are we understanding this right?

Gumby · 07-21-2013, 01:27 AM

almost felt like a set up, like lets see what these guys say.........

cypressbog · 07-23-2013, 05:16 PM

68gmsee is right. I took the front clip for another project, scrapped the 6 cyl engine.
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07-15-2013, 04:36 PM	#1
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Manual tranny question I installed a new clutch, pressure plate and through-out bearing 7 years ago. They have been exposed to the elements since (no engine or front clip). Are these components still usable, or should I reinvest in new again?

07-15-2013, 04:47 PM	#2
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,194	Re: Manual tranny question You could probably take them out & sand the surfaces down to remove the rust. If they are real crudy you will need to replace them.

07-15-2013, 06:23 PM	#3
gvw5400 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 263	Re: Manual tranny question X2

07-15-2013, 07:51 PM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Manual tranny question Depends on how bad they are. Pressure plate can be resurfaced to save a few bucks. Throwout bearing is a sealed unit and could possibly still be useful but I'd probably replace it anyway. Clutch plate? depends on how many miles put on it. If in doubt about all the parts, I agree with above posts to scrap and replace. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

07-16-2013, 11:03 AM	#5
storm9c1 * That's interesting * Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,772	Re: Manual tranny question Sell those parts on Craigslist and buy new parts. Let it be someone else's problem and get started finishing your truck -- lol, rather than sanding rust. Those parts are hard to access, and if the elements have rusted them, I wouldn't want to have to deal with stupid issues after spending tons of time and money getting the rest of the truck done. Then again, don't install new parts unless you have time and money to finish the truck. Leave them on the shelf this time. __________________ Tom Chevy by day... 1969 Chevy C30 Rollback Tow Truck -- 383 stroker, 4L80E 2011 Chevy Caprice PPV 9C3 6.0L 1995 Chevy Caprice 9C1 1994 Chevy Caprice 9C1 #3 1995 Chevy Caprice Wagon #2 1995 Chevy Impala SS Mopar by night... 1969 Dodge Charger 1972 Chrysler Newport 2dr Hardtop (27K miles) Plus others...

07-16-2013, 01:10 PM	#6
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Manual tranny question Good advice, thanks, this site rocks! I was hoping to use the parts on my daily driver because the truck with the new/old clutch is now a parts truck. Posted via Mobile Device

07-16-2013, 01:45 PM	#7
Gumby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NW-Ohio Posts: 2,525	Re: Manual tranny question Just askin How do you install a clutch n pressure plate without an engine???

07-20-2013, 08:34 PM	#9
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Manual tranny question Sounds like they would be just hanging on the trans spline unless thrown on the ground. Seems like your eye would know right away if they are any good or not. Too bad you didn't take care of them and removed them from outside. Are we understanding this right? __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

07-21-2013, 01:27 AM	#10
Gumby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NW-Ohio Posts: 2,525	Re: Manual tranny question almost felt like a set up, like lets see what these guys say.........

07-23-2013, 05:16 PM	#11
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Manual tranny question 68gmsee is right. I took the front clip for another project, scrapped the 6 cyl engine. Posted via Mobile Device



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