Hey guys, 78 Malibu, carb LT1 with T-10 four speed, G body mechanical clutch kit. Using a 10.5” flywheel for an 87 Camaro and a 10 spline clutch for a 63 Vette (what the trans was originally in)
I have a decent little clutch shudder from a dead stop that I was hoping would work itself out but hasn’t. Definitely worse if there is any incline. The engangement has also been somewhat difficult to pinpoint, partly cause I am fighting an off idle bog (edelbrock 750) and thinking the cheap G body clutch pedal and linkage kit may not be perfect geometry (fork possibly). I do have it adjusted correctly.
Anyhow my main question is lately I have noticed what sounds like an engine knock when the car is idling low (usually when it’s cold) however when i push the clutch pedal in the sound goes away. The car runs and drives fine, has good power, so I would rather not tear into it during the last nice stretch of weather we are having here in the fall. Just thought I would get some thoughts and feedback ahead of time what may be going on. The transmission also likes to kick out of 2nd gear when not under a load and it leaks. And I’m also always looking for 5th gear. So needless to say I am not a huge fan of this transmission however I would like to run the setup I have. I did have it looked at before I installed it (was clean and supposedly rebuilt) and the transmission shop said it looked great and “whoever rebuilt it did a great job”. I know these things are kind of leakers to begin with….My main concern is the poor driveability due to the clutch shuddering and the embarassing light knocking noise when it is idling around 5-800 rpms. Thoughts???
I have a decent little clutch shudder from a dead stop that I was hoping would work itself out but hasn’t. Definitely worse if there is any incline. The engangement has also been somewhat difficult to pinpoint, partly cause I am fighting an off idle bog (edelbrock 750) and thinking the cheap G body clutch pedal and linkage kit may not be perfect geometry (fork possibly). I do have it adjusted correctly.
Anyhow my main question is lately I have noticed what sounds like an engine knock when the car is idling low (usually when it’s cold) however when i push the clutch pedal in the sound goes away. The car runs and drives fine, has good power, so I would rather not tear into it during the last nice stretch of weather we are having here in the fall. Just thought I would get some thoughts and feedback ahead of time what may be going on. The transmission also likes to kick out of 2nd gear when not under a load and it leaks. And I’m also always looking for 5th gear. So needless to say I am not a huge fan of this transmission however I would like to run the setup I have. I did have it looked at before I installed it (was clean and supposedly rebuilt) and the transmission shop said it looked great and “whoever rebuilt it did a great job”. I know these things are kind of leakers to begin with….My main concern is the poor driveability due to the clutch shuddering and the embarassing light knocking noise when it is idling around 5-800 rpms. Thoughts???