1972 Vette 454 , 4 speed transmission, I get a shudder after a while, Clutch replacement
04-11-2004, 12:11 PM
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1972 Vette 454 , 4 speed transmission, I get a shudder after a while, Clutch replacement
1972 Corvette 454 , 4 speed transmission, I get a shudder after driving a while, Question? Answer: Sounds to me like the flywheel need to be re-surfaced. After a while, the face of the flywheel will get a glazed surface, and when it gets hot, it will cause the clutch to jump some. Your clutch itself is probably OK, but if you pull it all out, I would replace the clutch plate and throwout bearing.
If I decide to change the clutch, what are the steps please.?
Does the 454 Big Block enging have to come out? or can I just remove the 4 speed transmission? yeah I know it's not a small job either way. Let me know please, maybe I will do it in the winter.
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Vic
vadelsohn@cogeco.ca
If I decide to change the clutch, what are the steps please.?
Does the 454 Big Block enging have to come out? or can I just remove the 4 speed transmission? yeah I know it's not a small job either way. Let me know please, maybe I will do it in the winter.
Thanks
Vic
vadelsohn@cogeco.ca
04-11-2004, 08:40 PM
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Re: 1972 Vette 454 , 4 speed transmission
You might want to be sure your rear main seal is not leaking as that will cause an oil film (and shudder) on the clutch. I think it's easier to do a clutch job by pulling the trans, but if you do need a rear main seal as well, you might as well pull the motor instead.
