Buying a New Clutch and PP Questions!?

[97Beast]

I'm about to order a new clutch and pressure plate for my deuce. I plan on ordering from Clark Truck Parts, unless ya'll suggest a better place to get them from. I ordered my gauges from Clark and I had no issues with them.
It has come to my attention that there is a newer and better style clutch than the old one I have right now.

I also want to get a 3 fork pressure plate. From what I understand these pressure plates are for the 5 ton trucks, but they bolt up to the 2.5 tons. Is this true?

Integrated Parts Systems - Transmission Parts
Is the 2.5 ton clutch in this link a newer style one? Aren't the old ones just star shaped versus a disc?
And will the 5 ton pressure plate work in my 2.5 ton.

Thanks in advance guys!!

 

[m16ty]

PM sent.

 

[glcaines]

Don't forget to check out the throwout bearing and pilot bearing.

 

[ccequipment]

I have new clutch kits in stock

 

[97Beast]

I'm sorry I left this thread hanging so long, but I'm going to order a master clutch set, and transmission gasket kit from C&C tomorrow.

I'm also looking for a rear main seal so I can change that out while I have the trans pulled. Anyone know where I should get one??

I've been searching high and low, but does anyone have any good insight on changing the rear main seal?

 

[clinto]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/53024-rear-main-seal-leaking-again.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/37483-pulled-transmission-today.html (post #20 = very helpful)

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/49669-rear-main-seal-replaced-leaking-bad.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/42577-rear-main-replacement-clarification.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/33124-rear-main-flange-size-speedi-sleeve.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/35419-rear-main-seal.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/33093-rear-main-leaking-after-replacement.html

How many more would you like?

 

[97Beast]

Thank you Clinto. I think i've got a grasp on what i need to do. I'll be ordering all my stuff today.

 

[glcaines]

When I swapped out my transmission and replaced my clutch and PP, I bought a rear main seal from Saturn. However, I was talked out of replacing the seal, because my old one didn't leak a drop. I followed the adage, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'. This decision may come back to bite me later.

 

[Ord22]

its nothing wrong with replacing the seal. i would, since you have it apart. that will be one thing not to worry about, along with the clutch

 

[97Beast]

I got my Clutch, Pressure Plate, and gasket set in the mail.
The only thing i'm missing is the carrier gasket for the rear main seal. Where can I get ahold of one that I can buy online?


Thanks for all the help.

 

[97Beast]

Bump.

I know I could make the rear seal carrier gasket out of gasket material but, i'd rather find one to buy.

Thanks for the help.

 

[doghead]

You may or may not need that gasket. They don't all have that part.

 

[97Beast]

Interesting.
My motor is a Continental LDT-465-1D. Do you know which motors are different. All the motors I've seen have that carrier housing for the seal.

 

[doghead]

You won't know until you pull the flywheel.

 

[97Beast]

In that case, would you know where I could get ahold of one? Just to have when I pull it all apart.

Thanks for your help!

 

[doghead]

The gasket, not sure, maybe Memphis Equipment or any of the other usual sources.

 

[97Beast]

Took a look at Memphis Equipment, and they didnt have it.

I've also looked at
-Clark Military Trucks
-OD Iron
-EriksMilitary Surplus
-Eastern Surplus
-CC equipment
And a couple others that I cant recall with no luck.

I know Gimpyrob bought a gasket when he did his rear main seal. I'll shoot him a PM right now.

 

[doghead]

Don't look at websites, call.

 

[3rdmdqm]

Di you find out if the 3 fork plate for the 5 ton would work? I'm curious myself.

 

[97Beast]

I talked with a guy at Clark Equipment and he said they are two different animals. But he could be mistaken I suppose
However the pressure plate I got from CC Equipment is a 3 prong plate. I'm not sure when this updated 3 prong style of plate came into circulation. But I used to be under the impression that the military started putting in 3 prong plates out of 5 tons whenever a Deuce 4 prong plate broke. It could be a myth. I'm not sure.