Strange noise when depressing clutch

[Imndeep]

Has anyone run a Centerforce Pressure Plate? the one with the weights on it. I have an issue and I'm trying to figure out if I have a bad throw out bearing which is brand new of is it those weights making noise. When the clutch is out in neutral there's no sound coming from the trans but when I depress the clutch I hear a whirring sound. I think the weights move as the clutch is depressed but don't know if they make a sound or not.

 

[71airgrabberRR]

Not trying to be sarcastic, but is your clutch disc in backwards?? Normally they will be marked with a sticker or stencil that says "engine side". If the clutch disc is in backwards, the fingers of the pressure plate can rub against the springs of the clutch disc hub.

 

[Imndeep]

clutch isn't in backwards.

 

[coloradodave]

I use a Centerforce clutch set-up and don't hear any noise emanating from the bellhousing, pedal depressed or not. With the number of new parts that are delivered defective I would pull the T/O bearing and spin it by hand to feel for any rough spots. Might first inspect the bearing/ T/O arm with a mirror through the T/O arm hole to make sure it's sitting correctly on the pivot. Let us know what you find.

 

[Cornpatch MO]

You do have clutch pedal free play? Sounds like bad throw out bearing.............................MO

 

[Hemi Rebel]

Check the pilot bushing/bearing for wear. With the clutch released the crank and trans input shaft are connected and turning as one. With the pedal depressed releasing the clutch the unput shaft slows or stops in relation to crank speed. It has to be either that or the throw out bearing

 

[Imndeep]

I use a Centerforce clutch set-up and don't hear any noise emanating from the bellhousing, pedal depressed or not. With the number of new parts that are delivered defective I would pull the T/O bearing and spin it by hand to feel for any rough spots. Might first inspect the bearing/ T/O arm with a mirror through the T/O arm hole to make sure it's sitting correctly on the pivot. Let us know what you find.

I think it's the TOB too.

You do have clutch pedal free play? Sounds like bad throw out bearing.............................MO

Yup

Check the pilot bushing/bearing for wear. With the clutch released the crank and trans input shaft are connected and turning as one. With the pedal depressed releasing the clutch the unput shaft slows or stops in relation to crank speed. It has to be either that or the throw out bearing

Check the pilot bushing/bearing for wear. With the clutch released the crank and trans input shaft are connected and turning as one. With the pedal depressed releasing the clutch the unput shaft slows or stops in relation to crank speed. It has to be either that or the throw out bearing

Wow, I din't that the input shaft slows. That is interesting. Pilot bushing looks good. I'm thinking throw out bearing.



What pisses me off is these new parts lately. This is a brand new throw out bearing that is junk. I will replace it and see if that resolves the issue. I ordered more parts from Brewers, just waiting to see when they get here. Thanks for all the replies. I'll keep everyone posted after installation.

 

[71airgrabberRR]

After hearing all of this I tend to agree with you on the TO bearing. And yes, please keep us posted.

 

[440+6]

Sound like the Throwout bearing went south, Just wondering is it a centerforce Throwout bearing.
I have a centerforce in my GTX for over ten years, still great.

 

[Imndeep]

Sound like the Throwout bearing went south, Just wondering is it a centerforce Throwout bearing.
I have a centerforce in my GTX for over ten years, still great.

I don't know who made the Throw out bearing as I bought it years ago from Jegs with everything else. My RR is a 4 speed car that was converted to an Automatic sometime in the past 46 years. When I bought the car I restored it back to a 4 speed. My initial attemt was back in 2005 when I purchased what I thought at the time to be original set up. What I think happened is back then I didn't have the sufficient gap between the TOB and clutch "Fingers". I just reinstalled the Clutch disc / pressure plate / T.O.B. and Bellhousing. I am going to measure the gap between the T.O.B and the clutch "fingers" before I install the transmission being I have access with the trans out. Then I'll install trans, adjust clutch free play and hook up associated hardware. That's where I'm at.

Chris

 

[Imndeep]

UPDATE: I finished installing the Transmission and drive line. Let me tell you, When I changed My 727 back in the '80's it didn't seem as hard! I can't tell if the noise exists or not from the Clutch assembly but I did find my shift forks were reversed, that's why I could shift into any other gear but 1st. My 383 is running like crap now, More work to do and to figure out. :icon_study:

 

[71airgrabberRR]

Thanks for the update..............