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hey fellas i bought a new stock creat motor for my 79 luv. i need to know if i have to replace my clutch plate. well i need to know what all i will have to replace?

When installing a new/re man motor it is always wise to replace the clutch asy.and machine the fly wheel.It's allot easier to do it now then do it later and if the clutch was marginal to start with the rise in power from a new motor will take it out in a hurry.

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1978 pro street step/side 455Buick, 4sp,4.11s, 31/18.5s

Check you local auto parts store. I was able to buy a new clutch and reman fly wheel for surprisingly cheap. I don't remember how much, but I was impressed with the cost.

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OK, I'm over it. Where's the beer?

If you have the engine on the stand you can always take the clutch you have to the parts store and use a set of micrometers to measure the difference in thickness (wear) between it and a new one. If the wear is noticeable then I'd definitely replace it.... Clutch, pressure plate and release bearing. While you're there you might as well replace the front seal in the tranny. Definitely resurface or replace the flywheel if you replace the clutch.

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In life there is the "Way things should be" and then "There's the way they are".

2005 Silverado 3/4T Crew Cab
1981 Luv 2WD
1979 Luv 4x4 Currently going through Open Heart and Cosmetic surgery
1995 Roughneck JetBoat
1981 Luv parts trk

Do it now or you will wish you did

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If its a 2x4 My honest opinion is that if its working OK and looks OK put it back in and keep using it.


Its about a 2.5hr job to change the clutch in a 2x4 once its worn out.

Depends on cost, you guys in the US get pretty cheap parts so a new one is probably a good idea. Your looking at well over AU$100 here for a clutch.



Cheers, Bob.

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Current project, 1979 KB Isuzu Ute.

Daily driver, '86 Rodeo Spacecab.
Chasing parts for Isuzu Impulse.

OK SAY I DONT REPLACE MY CLUTCH HOW LONG DO YOU THINK IT WILL LAST

30 min..

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LUV is...

How long is a piece of string????


Might last 30mins might go for 10 years.

Depends how good it is.

Bob.

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Current project, 1979 KB Isuzu Ute.

Daily driver, '86 Rodeo Spacecab.
Chasing parts for Isuzu Impulse.

It's really simple to measure it compared to a new one lying on the counter next to it and most parts stores will do it for you as long as you bring in the old one and they have the new one in stock. If I was this torn over "whether or not" I would probably replace it.

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In life there is the "Way things should be" and then "There's the way they are".

2005 Silverado 3/4T Crew Cab
1981 Luv 2WD
1979 Luv 4x4 Currently going through Open Heart and Cosmetic surgery
1995 Roughneck JetBoat
1981 Luv parts trk

ok i will replace it . im just trying to cut cost ass mush as i can for now . im not working and its really hard without this truck so i got to get her back up and running so ill go and get a new one and have it put in anyone know what size i need for this truck its a 79luv manual. i looked on e bay i saw a few but there was two sizes what will be the difference between going to a bigger one will this help in some way. o ya if yall cant tell im NEW AT THIS.

They sell clutch sets for every year except '72 at NAPA (or Kragen, O'Reilly, whatever). You can only have one size of clutch on a LUV, it's not like the bigger Chevys where there are 11 and 12 inch clutches.

What size??? The size that fits your flywheel.



If money is tight, your best bet would be to load up some pictures and/or take the clutch to someone who can inspect it for you. Get an idea on its condition.

No point spending $100 on a new when the one you have got could get you to the point where your have a $100 to spare.



Cheers, Bob.

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Current project, 1979 KB Isuzu Ute.

Daily driver, '86 Rodeo Spacecab.
Chasing parts for Isuzu Impulse.

Not to change the subject, but where'd you get the motor?

i got the motor from www.gearheadengines.com