anyone here have or know where I could find a good exploded view of a diaphram clutch assembly. I am installing a new flywheel and clutch kit for my Muncie and would like to have some "instructions". I have read the tech article but would prefer to look at something. Also where could I buy a bushing for the input shaft? Thanks

Rusty,

You can get a pilot bushing at NAPA. Make sure you get it in bronze.

If you want to look at some instructions, you might want ot get a assembly manual. Lots of good info there. Maybe other will chime in on places to look.

The napa near me doesn't carry it. Maybe I am confused. There is adifference between the input shaft bushing and the throw out bearing, right? Some local vendor wanted $90 for one!!

the parts guy at NAPA doesn't know what a pilot bushing is, and can't help you out with an exploded view or anything like that? personally, i'd probably start shopping elsewhere. i like my roller pilot bearing, and it was only $15 at a Chev dealer. i forget the application right off hand, but i THINK it is used in later model diesel pickup trucks. some say a rolelr isn't necessary or that it's actually worse than a bronze bushing, but if it was so bad and useless, would GM use it in trucks that they sell to the public and hope not to have to fix under warranty? i think not.

Rusty, you should be able to get a pilot busing at almost any parts store ... Also pick up a Haynes manual, or, for free, borrow a manual from the library ... The setup and process would be consistent for the 60's and 70's chevy's. Two things to keep in mind ... just like when doing brakes, keep clutch disk and flywheel surfaces clean ... Also, installing the end of the input shaft into a new pilot bushing may be a little frustrating. Have patience on this one ... Good luck ...

Actually, it can be a trial to get the input shaft splines into the clutch disc. Especially if you have the fine splined shaft.

Grind the heads off of two bolts approx 3 - 3 1/2" long that fit into the bellhousing upper holes and use these as alignment dowels to slide the tranny in. Also to rest your arms if the splines don't initially match up. In this case, turn very slightly the output shaft until the tranny slides in. I think the bolts are 7/16" but I am not sure - coarse thread.

To add to what Rick said, you may also use a cut-off tool or hacksaw to cut slots in the bolts you use as dowels. This is so that you can use a slotted screw-driver to install or remove them. Once they ar supporting the tranny weight, they may be a bit more difficult to back out by hand...

Thanks for all of the responses! First, in goes the pilot bushing. I'll put the flywheel and clutch on second. Then the bellhousing with throwout arm . Finally the tranny. aound s lke fun!