Finally tore the truck apart today, boy was I suprised when I saw the clutch disc (or lack thereof). But now I can install A good clutch, and maybe get to making some more power.

 

Wow What kinda clutch you gonna throw in the beast? Mines apart right now for a wheel bearing, and I also put a new master cylinder on it. Hopefully it stops better though

Eric

 

Going with the south bend con OFE. I guess i need the 13" clutch disc after all. The thing that makes this unbelieveable though is that when it happened I was actually driving really easy. Taking off from a stop sign with about 6K pounds behind me, and all the sudden BAAMMM.

Can't wait to drive this thing with a good solid clutch, and some more power.

 

Well, I can believe it after loosing my rear end while I was completely coasting down the road Sounds like its time to take a grinder to that plate when you get the OFE in. Those are supposed to be really good holding clutches with great driving manners. Let us know when ya get it in

Eric

 

As soon as the clutch goes in, there will definitely be some BOMBing taking place. Didn't want to kill the clutch so I kept things sane for a while. Now some of the parts hiding in the garage can be put to good use, instead of collecting dust.

 

Good lord man!

ive never seen a clutch literally disentigrate like that... Lord knows its gone.. Anyways,

Rick

 

WOW! and I thought that mine was gone...
Just pulled mine out on Wed. It was dead also just after 18 months

Going with SBC next. Should be here Monday.





And soon A plate and guages!!!!!

I feel the bombing bug a coming...

 

Moparmax that is what i thought i would see when I tore my truck apart. I guess if it can happen it will happen to me lol. Taking the nv-4500 out by myself with no tranny jack was fun though. I think i will either get a tranny jack or a buddy or 2 when I put it back togeather.

 

i was going to show off abit today and all i burned was clutch i would guess one short time wont kill it but lets say it does go soon what price am i looking at for a new one what are my options? thanks

 

Yep, The NV4500 is a bear to do by oneself... done it. This time my Dad is here to help.... Of course he is letting me use his garage. I hope to have my south bend tomorrow and have it in so I can stop driving my wifes Jeep. NOT POWER AT ALL

And I really do miss the TURBO!!!!!

 

I just got a new clutch in my 98.5 on friday, I put in a Luks Pro Gold. So far no complaints I got it off the internet for about $370 shipped to my door, took about a week. It should be good to 400hp if memeory serves me correct

 

i know what you mean about not having power. I have been pulling my race car, with my 2003 Ford ranger.

I have to leave a bunch of stuff at home to keep the weight manageable. I am pulling about 4200 pounds with it though. I also don't like to go very from home with it either. Longest drive with it so far is 42 miles.

In it's defense though it is a 4.0, automatic with 4.10 gears, supercab, 4x4, with an aftermarket set of overload springs. Pulls it pretty good but you know for sure there is a load behind you.

 

Kemble 1
clutch 0

Looks like you had fun

 

It was a TKO .