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I don't think you want to see pictures of a car under a cover inside a one car garage...LOL

Andrew

Well! Pretty well shot THAT down.....

Can you explain how you got your car in the A body sticky list. There are several completed builds waiting to be added

I had no idea it was there. I guess one of the moderators added it.

Andrew

Yours was already a sticky when I started my build thread. They have not added any for years. We both started build threads in 2008.

My, how time goes by so quickly! The GTO is currently in storage, waiting for our move to Kansas City. While it was being taken to the storage location, it was becoming pretty clear that there were serious issues with the hydraulic clutch release. So with the knowledge that it will have to eventually be driven to KC, I decided to upgrade the hydraulic throw out bearing (TOB) to the really nice Tilton series 6000 bearing.


https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2020/05/03/218.jpg


https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2020/05/03/219.jpg


This specific version is designed to work with early design transmissions, such as a Muncie, Saginaw, TKO, and Richmonds. Since I am still using the Richmond 6 speed, this fits the bill.


https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2020/05/03/220.jpg


https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2020/05/03/221.jpg


I particularly like the way the height of the bearing is adjusted. Instead of stacking shims against face of the bearing retainer, there is a threaded collar that is turned in order to achieve the proper distance between the face of the bearing and the clutch spring fingers.


https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2020/05/03/222.jpg


We did the work at my buddy Brian's shop (this is where the car is stored). Car buddies are the best people on the planet!


https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2020/05/03/223.jpg


I didn't get a lot of "in process" pictures, but I am sure you guys know the drill. LOL

I bought a about $100 worth of fittings and hoses from Earl's in anticipation of the job, since I knew that the new bearing had AN-4 hoses and my old bearing used AN-3 hoses. As it trend out, the only part that was needed was a new adapter to go on the end of the hardline. It's a 3/8x24 double flare to AN-4 adapter. The hoses were just the right length and everything fit perfectly.


https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2020/05/03/224.jpg


Here I am pretending to actually do some work. It sure is nice to have a lift available. I can't imagine doing this type of work again on my back.


https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2020/05/03/225.jpg


I hope all of you are staying healthy in these crazy times!

Andrew

The next chapter begins:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...l#post20313091

Andrew