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Well Thought I would give an update on my clutch or transmission issues. Removed the tranny and clutch to find a nice grease coating on the internals of the bell housing. Tranny input shaft seemed a little loose, but I'm no expert so called the man that rebuilt it for me several years ago.......he d...

I was born and raised in Kansas. Lived in Nebraska, Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri.. All are good people and helpful car guys. Just got a learn how to live with the weather wherever you choose to be. We don't let the heat and humidity get to us here we just remind ourselves what -35 degrees felt ...

Rocket989,

I'll take your advice on the cardboard. Where are you located in the KC metro? I live in Lees Summit.

Thank you for our advice. Guess Ill have to drop the tranny and clutch to find out what the issue may be. I feel confident inspecting the clutch parts for damage but not so much on the tranny input bearing. It will not be an easy job and its cold on the garage floor right now. These old bones don't ...

I'll try to to answer your questions as best I can. The loud noise only occurs when the clutch is depressed. I am getting some whirring sound letting off the throttle at highway speeds or just revving the engine while sitting in neutral , but not nearly the noise as when depressing the clutch for re...

Lou's comet, Noise is hard to explain as stated in my first post. Very loud like nothing I have heard before. Not a squeal or grinding sound. Much lowerfrequency. Vicegrip, Hard to believe it is wear at 1000 mi but could have broken something. It is a three lever arm design clutch. Appreciate your i...

I would also appreciate hearing what specific part you think is failing.

I suppose it would be considered lower cost, but was bought at a reputable local rebuilder.

I need help diagnosing a problem. First the facts 1965 Cyclone, early 70's 302, T-10 4sp of unknown origin. Tranny has approx 2000 miles on rebuild, complete clutch replacement (including T O bearing, flywheel surface, and pilot bushing) approx 1000 miles ago. I have just developed a VERY loud noise...

The key word in there is decent rocker trim for a Cyclone. Evidently Mercury did not have seat belt recoils on their belts in the 60's, either that or mine were not functioning for some time. My rocker trim is thoroughly beat by what appears to be metal buckle marks below the rear of the door openin...

The car was originally a 289/c4 but is now a 302/T10 4 speed. So the axle appears to be original but from there on who knows. Even the speedo was replaced, as I recall it was an automatic donor car. The car appears to have been assembled from many donors just to resale it. Over 50 years I doubt that...

I am running 215/65/15 Goodyears. Should be a 26" diameter. Running a 3:00 to 1 rear ratio. Doing the calculations If I have a 7 tooth drive gear I'll need a 16 tooth driven and if I have a 6 tooth drive gear I'll need a 14 tooth driven gear. I haven't found any driven gears of the right tooth yet s...

Plan to re-install the tach this winter, but am not all that certain it is accurate either. And the wife runs the GPS, that is how I know I'm actually running 72 when the speedo says 60.......and we still get lost

No worries. I spend a great deal of my time in a state of confusion with or without help :lol: . It looks as though you are correct Cometchero , it may be more complicated than just a gear change. I'll take a look at the tranny drive gear the next time the car is in the air to confirm that. Until th...

Poboyjo65 I apologize, I did not go far enough down on the page to see the formula. Guess I'll have to jack it back up ( I hate jacking it up and putting it on stands....takes longer than the work needed sometimes ) and look in the tranny for the drive gear. Thank you all for your support!