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efnfast
08-13-2015, 03:56 PM
So I bought a used Fidaza.
New Ram pressure plate from Jerry.
New Ram hydraulic throw out from Jerry.
Clutch disc from Jerry.
New PP bolts and FW bolts form Jerry. Fidanza says use the OEM size bolts.
Working on beam plates from Bill B.
Hurst short throw.

Anything else I should do while in there? Other than sending my gear box to Bill B.
I almost missed the beam plates.

Steve

Dynomite
08-13-2015, 05:21 PM
So I bought a used Fidaza.
New Ram pressure plate from Jerry.
New Ram hydraulic throw out from Jerry.
Clutch disc from Jerry.
New PP bolts and FW bolts form Jerry. Fidanza says use the OEM size bolts.
Working on beam plates from Bill B.
Hurst short throw.

Anything else I should do while in there? Other than sending my gear box to Bill B.
I almost missed the beam plates.

Steve

Replace the Pilot Bushing/Bearing....I use the needle Bearings others use the Bushing. And....check the Throwout Bearing.

Pilot Bearing (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-zr-1-discussion/3005470-tech-info-lt5-modifications-rebuild-tricks-500-hp-2.html#post1581460766)

C4 Beam Plates and Installation (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-zr-1-discussion/3005470-tech-info-lt5-modifications-rebuild-tricks-500-hp-2.html#post1581480716)

XfireZ51
08-13-2015, 06:15 PM
Marc H. would caution against using the needle bearing pilot bushing. Too many parts for things to go wrong. Keep it simple w the bronze.

Dynomite
08-13-2015, 07:42 PM
Marc H. would caution against using the needle bearing pilot bushing. Too many parts for things to go wrong. Keep it simple w the bronze.

You should drive the pilot bearing in until it seats at the bottom of the bore. That will be about 14 mm deep.

Note that a bronze bushing often comes loose and spins in the crankshaft. Installation of the bushing with bushing retaining compound will not solve the problem. I recommend to use only the roller pilot bearing. It will never come loose. GM PN 14061685.

Pilot Bearing Depth (http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?p=219217)

Roller Pilot Bearing (http://www.jerrysgaskets.com/bearing-transmission-pilot-90-95-6b4/)
Bushing Pilot Bearing (http://www.jerrysgaskets.com/bushing-transmission-pilot-90-95-8b2/)

XfireZ51
08-13-2015, 07:56 PM
I'll need to ask him about a clarification. I know we discussed this a while back but hey things change.

Dynomite
08-13-2015, 08:02 PM
I'll need to ask him about a clarification. I know we discussed this a while back but hey things change.

Marc posted this (Post #2) on Jan 25, 2015 for reference....and the post (Post #2) was in the thread Pilot Bearing Depth (http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?p=219217)
You should drive the pilot bearing in until it seats at the bottom of the bore. That will be about 14 mm deep.
Note that a bronze bushing often comes loose and spins in the crankshaft. Installation of the bushing with bushing retaining compound will not solve the problem. I recommend to use only the roller pilot bearing. It will never come loose. GM PN 14061685.

efnfast
08-13-2015, 08:05 PM
Thanks guys. I'm paying attention.