pulled inspection plate off to grease throw out - this fell out

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  1. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    That's about what I figured. I'll just take it easy and sock away some cash for a few more weeks.

    Let me ask you guys this. On a truck with 1.3 million miles if you were putting in a new clutch what else would you do while the transmission is out?

    I seem to have some oil leaking from somewhere off the top of the trans running down around the sides at the front near the bell housing. It's not bad but I hate leaks.

    The flywheel has been resurfaced before i know that. Replace it with a brand new fly wheel? My linkages for the clutch all look kind of sloppy and worn should that be replaced.

    What about transmission seals? I've read on here about replacing the input shaft? I just want to get this done right and not have to worry about it ever again. It'll be the last clutch I ever put in this truck.
     
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  3. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Also, what kind of hours involved in the labor on this job? What is going to be typical hours at an ordinary shop?
     
  4. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    In a kw i would say about 10 hours. For me to due it. I would do anything i could afford so it doesent have to come out for a long time. Rearmain seal for sure. Get a eaton kit that has input shaft, bearing front gasket kit, cross shafts and bushing and clutch brake. Cheaper than buying parts seperate. Think about motor mounts, ujoints, linkage. Maybe take to trans shop and have them put bearing kit in and look for worn gears and sliding clutches. Cheaper to do before its broken.
     
  5. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    And yes some shops will do it faster. But all you get is a clutch. Later if you have to pull it for 4 .79 crossshaft bushings it will feel very silly
     
  6. agitator

    agitator Light Load Member

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    I always replace rear main seal. As far as input shaft you will be able to see if that needs replaced as far as wear. The fly wheel should be able to be resurfaced many times. I'm not sure about labor....just guessing maybe 8-12 hours.
     
  7. Ristow

    Ristow Road Train Member

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    input shaft kit.
     
  8. scottlav46

    scottlav46 Road Train Member

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    You shure got purty hands fer a truck driver lol
     
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  9. allan5oh

    allan5oh Road Train Member

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    resurface flywheel
    new input shaft
    new cross shaft and bushings
    new rear main seal
    clutch linkage
    rear engine mounts
    Transmission cooler if coolant runs through it (top of tranny)

    This is all usually done with a clutch job or at least given a hard look at.
     
  10. Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    when i had the clutch done in my fld i pretty much had all of allan5oh's list done except for engine mounts but also did a few new u joints and a new carrier baring. as they appeared to be getting worn and the driveshaft was on the ground. also a new input shaft. seems like there was some other things we did too but dont really remember. i want to say the bill was like $5500 or in that ballpark
     
  11. sawmill

    sawmill Road Train Member

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    I have a digital inspection camera for things like this. About $75 at Harbor Freight. You get a much better look at what's going on in there.
    Do you have the two piece clutch brake? It's a pretty easy swap if you do.
     
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