C2 drivetrain noise

[Noel K.]

At some point i hope to be able to post a more positive message on this forum. Some may recall i recently described having to pull the small block out of my "frame off" restored '65 convertible in order to repair the engine. A floating wrist pin (without keeper) had been installed in one of the cylinders. I found a great local machine shop and we went completely through the engine.

While trying to put a few miles on the engine I was sitting at a stop light this past weekend when a noise began coming from the transmission area with a "vibration" felt through the shifter. I've concluded the throw out bearing is failing and will now need to be replaced. Would have been a simple fix when the engine was out but now I will have to pull the transmision.

Asking for suggestions to consider while the transmission is out. I will, of course, check the clutch and pressure plate (the flywheel was resurfaced when the engine was out ) but was wondering if i should replace any other items at this time i.e. u joints, etc. The transmission itself seems to be fine - there were no previous shifting problems.

Lastly, regarding short or long throw - which is most correct for judging standards ?

The worst part is that I will now have to tell my wife there is another repair issue to be dealt with ! ! !

Thanks all,

Noel Kendall

[John H.]

Re: C2 drivetrain noise

Noel -

The "long-throw" shifter setting is the only one acceptable for full judging credit, as that's the way the car was built.

[Alan Drake]

Re: C2 drivetrain noise

Make sure pilot bushing in crank was replaced. But yes I've seen some very good shops forget this minor item.

[Chuck R.]

Re: C2 drivetrain noise

Hi Noel,

I'd also venture a check for loose flywheel and pressure plate bolts.

At least you can check the pressure plate bolts first before you tear into the tranny.

My two pennies worth.

Chuck

[Wayne K.]

Noel, rule of thumb .....

if you spend as much on your wife as you do on the car things will usually be OK.