It's time!!!! For a motor that is!!

Tim ,there has got to be something out of alignment with the bellhousing to cause all these
clutch issues you have had since doing the conversion.The only thing I can think of is that
the bellhousing to block surface is not perfectly true!

Jim,

This is something totally different than my last issue, nothing is mis aligned. This is a freshly ground and inspected crank, mine went back as a core. Both previous clutch set ups were not flat. The first was out .040" the second a bit less. new flywheel freshly ground and new Ram clutch with about .003" run out on the inside. Should be perfect. The clutch is to tall. Hitting the fork all the way around the outside of the clutch. Pretty even wear.

Ok, this is where I am at.

The clutch seems to be the correct clutch (at least that is what RAM says).

The flywheel is within spec (1.55") from crank to friction surface.

Nothing changed with the fork or bellhousing (nothing bent or loose).

The crank is however a different crank, but I am re-assured my several sources (Ram and my engine builder).

So I picked up another fork from my tranny builder today (freebie) to compare to the stock fork. All appears to be in VERY good condition (my original fork is in better shape along with the pivot assembly). So I see no alternative to grind a little meat out of the clutch fork. Do that is what I did. Pretty massive piece so I really do not think I weakened anything. Awaiting delivery on my new tranny jack adapter from Summit. Hopefully all this goes in on Thursday evening.

αυτό είναι σε μένα ελληνικά

Krzdimond wrote:

αυτό είναι σε μένα ελληνικά

Ειναι ολα τα ελληνικα σε εμενα

corrected to: Ειναι ολα τα ελληνικα σε μενα


Either way, all this T-56 stuff might as well be a foreign language..... but it IS fun reading about it.

put what I could back together tonight. Just need the new steam pipe seals and the tranny jack and I will have everything. Bellhousing, clutch and starter are on and ready for assembly.

you done yet?

yes Pat, for you I am done......

Put a stock clutch in it?

RAM 88516HDX which should be the same dimensions as a stock clutch. I am told there is only one manufacturer of pressure plate.

good luck

Now this will look great on it once you get all the little stuff worked out.

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To show you the reflection. Needs a little buff but looks good.

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How cool is that!

How cool is that!

So cool that it makes you repeat yourself.

Where does it go, is it an engine cover? (forgive my ignorance) Wherever it goes, it looks way too cool to hide it.
Pete

PRAISE THE LORD SHE RUNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woot!!! Re-installed tranny and hooked up exhaust and she started on the third crank. Fork is no longer rubbing runs extremely smooth and quiet. Need to put the console back together and take her for a ride.

FINALLY!!

Thats a very very COOL engine cover>You need to start offering them to LT-1 owners for a fair
but profitable price.You do great work Jarrod.By the way,how is the knee doing?

One plug wire is arcing, must have pinched it with the AC bracket. OOOPS!!!

bout time!

hallelujah?

buickestate wrote:

bout time!

phantom 309 wrote:

hallelujah?

You know it!!!!!!!!!!!!

I do notice that the cars sits just a little higher with the aluminum heads. Did not know it would make a difference.

Well with the layer after layer of clear on this engine cover it should bring it back down LOL!

Did u ship it yet? I am dying to install it!

That cover is what will tip the scales and make it a hot-rod. Beautiful work Jarrod.

Got about 70 miles on it now. Runs strong. VERY happy!!

Tim you will have it by wednesday at the lastest. I am giivng it untill monday to completely dry enough to send.

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Tim you will have it by wednesday at the lastest. I am giivng it untill monday to completely dry enough to send.

Buy all means let it dry. I will be leaving the house on Tuesday AM and not be home until Friday. I have the Carlisle show on Friday/Sat/Sun so the wagon may not get much attention anyway.

Final touches...........

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Man does EVERYTHING else look shabby now!!!!

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

Final touches...........

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Man does EVERYTHING else look shabby now!!!!

that might be too hot!

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it needs a buick gs throttle body plate

phantom 309 wrote:

it needs a buick gs throttle body plate

I have been looking for just such a piece. Otherwise it will get a black one.

Tim - get in touch with the guys @ NDZ Performance they make one off plates. And every now and then they also put them up on feebay. They are up in CT.

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I found a stock Corvette Gran Sport plate for $10 on ebay. It is on the way!!