Esasky's88TC
Joined:
Sep 2005
Jeannette, PA
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Gents,
Spank here! Just got finished putting in new clutch into the bird. Pilot bearing was just powder in the crank! Everything is shifting well except for 2 things.... clutch seems "gummy" but i never opened the hydraulic system. Second, if I get on the car hard in 1st and shift to 2nd, 2nd grinds before going into gear. I am assuning synchronizers? Car does have 168K on it.... comments?
Thanks
Spank
88 Turbo Coupe 176K and still going strong!
85 Buick Grand National
In reconstruction mode!
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Hurff
Joined:
Jul 2003
Annapolis,MD
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I am far from an expert but...
If the clutch isnt really disengaging and your syncros are on the way out, grinding would be a sign.
I would make certain that the clutch is doing it's thing, engagement travel and such. The pilot being worn out.... perhaps related.
The trans I pulled out of mine had 1st-2nd and 3rd syncros killed. I could only doubleclutch shift. That kinda kills the experience.
Only thing I can suggest, if you can, if the trans is going south, fix it earlier than later, the more time junk has to tear away at every other moving part (and there are an impressive number of them) the repair bill goes higher.
In my case, it wasnt worth repair, I just found another used one.
(Although I just saw one on ebay that had been sprayed ! silver, sold as-is, for $475. If only my karma would allow me to do this with mine.... perhaps if I stated, slight grinding, or 'drive your car like a classic, requires double clutching just like a model T'
But I digress....
Anyone else ?
1987 TC - RIP
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Pete D
Joined:
Apr 2001
Northern OH
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Take a look at the slave cylinder. Carefully peel the rubber boot down and see how wet it is at the end of the cylinder. If it drips it probably needs to be replaced. A little moisture is normal
The rod from the slave cylinder should move a minimum of 0.53" when the clutch is pushed to the floor
Did you change the inout shaft bearing retainer or at least make sure it was smooth? (what the TO bearing slides on) If it is groved or scored the TO bearing can bind.
Sounds like it could be a syncro. My 82K trans was getting a little notchy when shifting but no grinding. I put in 4 oz of friction modifyer when I refilled it and it has made a significant difference in how smooth it shifts.
Pete Dunham
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Mike C
Joined:
Sep 2005
Bellmore, NY
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The same Friction modifier used in the "POSI" rear end??
Mike C
86 5 speed TC black with MS spats and spoiler since 88, 3.73 8.8 since 89. Fresh rebuild at 240K with new Racer Walsh roller cam, 88 hood. All 3" exhaust w/3" performance cat. 13" Cobra brakes,SFC, Max/Motorsport C/C plates,adjustable lower control arms w/ double adjustable uppers. Konis & Eibachs.
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Pete D
Joined:
Apr 2001
Northern OH
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Quote:The same Friction modifier used in the "POSI" rear end??
Yep
Pete Dunham
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Esasky's88TC
Joined:
Sep 2005
Jeannette, PA
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Gents,
Thanks for the feedback! It is actually shiftng nice now..... no issues now!
thanks,
Spank
88 Turbo Coupe 176K and still going strong!
85 Buick Grand National
In reconstruction mode!
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Hwyman
Joined:
Nov 2005
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
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Hey Pete. Thanks for that little bit of advice. I was wondering how the tranny shop screwed up my throw out bearing. It still chirps.
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Ryan H
Joined:
Oct 2004
Panama City, FL
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Hwyman, it could be the clutch fork/pivot making the noise.
'88 TC Walbro 255HP, Stinger FMIC, PIT BOV, Pro 5.0, Kirban, RR cam, FRPP strut tower brace, T3
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