what about the pilot bearing in the crank. is it brass or a roller bearing
type? roller bearing type is the ticket..
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-ns.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 9:53 AM
Subject: DML: RE: RE: Clutch Replacement Questions?
> Two last questions.
> 1. Is there TO bearing any better (and hopefully quieter) that the stock
or
> Mopar one?
>
> 2. Where is a reasonable place to purchase one? According to their
website
> I'm going to need a clutch, a disc, and a TO bearing. Is this correct?
> (I'm interested in the C-force II.)
> Rich
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bernd D. Ratsch [mailto:bernd@texas.net]
> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 6:13 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Clutch Replacement Questions?
>
>
>
> One word: Centerforce :)
>
> You'll have to remove the transmission and driveshaft to do it properly
> since you should resurface the flywheel (so that you don't mess up a
> perfectly new clutch disc).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Wisotzkey, Rich
> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 1:32 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: Clutch Replacement Questions?
>
>
> I think I'm going to attempt replacing the clutch in my NV3500. I've
> never done a clutch before, so I'm looking for advice from anyone who
> has replaced one. Here are a couple questions I have.
>
> 1. Does the transmission need to be removed, or can it just be slid
> back and tilted down to do the replacement? I guess this would be as
> good a place as any to ask just how heavy that sucker is too?
>
> 2. Is there a decent throw-out bearing available that doesn't sound
> like a can of loose ball-bearings? I'm thinking about purchasing a
> Centerforce clutch. If they have a decent bearing to go along with the
> clutch, I'll just get theirs.
>
> 3. I suppose its a good idea to replace the pressure plate along with
> the clutch. Would this be correct?
>
> 4. I also suppose its a good idea to resurface the flywheel also.
> Would this also be correct?
>
> I'm open to any suggestions or recommendations. Like I said, this is
> the first clutch replacement I will be attempting.
>
> Thanks,
> Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
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