Saginaw swap

[Jgowin]

Ok, got I extended the first-reverse rod as now I can select all my gears. My issue now is my clutch, when I installed the transmission I also installed the bell housing that came with it. All my clutch parts look good but my peddle is sticking up super high compared to my brake and I can't get enough clutch adjustment to get into gear, do I need swap to the old bell housing as well?

[Jgowin]

Originally Posted by Jgowin

Ok, got I extended the first-reverse rod as now I can select all my gears. My issue now is my clutch, when I installed the transmission I also installed the bell housing that came with it. All my clutch parts look good but my peddle is sticking up super high compared to my brake and I can't get enough clutch adjustment to get into gear, do I need swap to the old bell housing as well?

Sorry I was in a hurry when I posted this and did not review before posting.
Anyway, I'm able to select all my gears now but now my clutch is acting up. I bought my motor, bell housing, and trans as a complete unit, it was removed from a 68 c10 for a V8/auto swap. Clutch and pressure plate appeared to be in good condition. My clutch peddle sticks up very high compared to my brake peddle, I can shift into gears with the clutch pressed and the motor not running so I know it's not a binding issue with the linkages, I got the adjustment linkage maxed out, I can start the truck with it in gear but it soundings like your riding the clutch and catches very low. Do I have a linkage issue? Or could my later bell housing affecting my clutch operation?

[jtrichard]

Originally Posted by Jgowin

Sorry I was in a hurry when I posted this and did not review before posting.
Anyway, I'm able to select all my gears now but now my clutch is acting up. I bought my motor, bell housing, and trans as a complete unit, it was removed from a 68 c10 for a V8/auto swap. Clutch and pressure plate appeared to be in good condition. My clutch peddle sticks up very high compared to my brake peddle, I can shift into gears with the clutch pressed and the motor not running so I know it's not a binding issue with the linkages, I got the adjustment linkage maxed out, I can start the truck with it in gear but it soundings like your riding the clutch and catches very low. Do I have a linkage issue? Or could my later bell housing affecting my clutch operation?

You probably have the wrong throw-out bearing there are like 3 different ones VERY common problem ...If you have the shortest bearing you may have too much free pedal and the linkage would be maxed out and still not work right

[notsolo]

This thread has a few possible answers. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=373669

[Jgowin]

Originally Posted by notsolo

This thread has a few possible answers. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=373669

I have a smaller independent parts store locally, I'll stop by and talk with them, I'm pretty sure I have the smaller one of the two shown in the link. That's maybe my issue, thanks!

[Jgowin]

Ok, I played my hunch and stopped by the parts store. I described my issue to the counter guy, he also thought I might have the wrong TO bearing, he had one in stock so I got it went home and pulled the inspection cover and sure enough I have the larger TO already. To be honest I couldn't remember but I sure was hoping it was the smaller of the two. Oh well I pulled the transmission I'm going to check with parts store and check into a clutch kit, the disc looks to be in good condition but maybe it's an old pressure plate that's just had the disc replaced and is worn out. I figure I'll check and if they have one at the parts store and take mine in and compare with the new one.

[Jgowin]

Originally Posted by jtrichard

You probably have the wrong throw-out bearing there are like 3 different ones VERY common problem ...If you have the shortest bearing you may have too much free pedal and the linkage would be maxed out and still not work right

That's possible, but I did use the same one that came with the motor and trans I bought but I never saw it work before I got it either.