c2 clutch fork problems

[Bill S.]

i mocked up mt muncie trans and 444 bellhousing for my L72 to check that all worked smoothly before i intalled the trans. it seems to bind up. do i need to adjust the ball stud? are there different length ball studs? are all the forks the same as ? it seems the throw out bearing is not on center and the fork leans back to the rear more than it should. bill

[Joe L.]

Re: c2 clutch fork problems

bill-----

Corvette ball studs are non adjustable. So,you have no options there. There were 2 different length ball studs----1-3/8" and 1-1/2". Yours originally used the 1-3/8" stud. However, that stud was discontinued many years ago and replaced by the 1-1/2" stud. It should work perfectly for you.

Check to be sure that you have the release bearing properly mounted on the fork. The "tangs" of the spring should be WITHIN the groove; not outside of it.

[Bill S.]

joe within the groove?

sorry for 2 post at the same time i am really desparate. after dragging my feet for months i finally have the ambunktion to finish it up . i think you are on to somthing can you explain how the bearing fits on the tang?

[Joe L.]

Re: joe within the groove?

Bill-----

Steve's pictures above describe it perfectly.

[Clem Z.]

also remember if the front bearing retainer

that the TO bearing slides on is aluminum get a steel one because the aluminum ones cause the TO bearing to stick.

[Joe L.]

Re: also remember if the front bearing retainer

clem-----

I think he's in luck on this one. Only 1963 used the aluminum retainer. I don't think that an aluminum retainer was ever made that would fit 64+ Muncie transmissions.