Is this normal?

[Fryedbm]

I dropped my transmission to replace my clutch. I see that my pressure plate and clutch is Rusty, is this normal? Should I be concerned?

 

[Uncle Gump]

Define rusty...

pictures are always helpful

 

[Fryedbm]

Define rusty...

pictures are always helpful

I will be home here in a little bit I will get some pictures

 

[Fryedbm]

Define rusty...

pictures are always helpful

Also know that this truck sat for at least a year undriven before I got it

 

[Dirtman]

Seems normal for something that sat for a year. I see nothing to be concerned about...

 

[Fryedbm]

O man!!! Great. I'm installing a new one today and don't want to if there is a danger so ty!!!

 

[Uncle Gump]

That is normal stuff there.

What really matters are the actual surfaces that do the work.

BTW... that pilot bearing looks pretty dry...

 

[Fryedbm]

That is normal stuff there.

What really matters are the actual surfaces that do the work.

BTW... that pilot bearing looks pretty dry...

Ty so much. I have a new pilot,clutch disc and pressure plate on the way. Expected to arrive today. I sure hope this fixes my issues. I'm not a mechanic. Only got this far because of you guys and you tube. Lol

 

[Fryedbm]

That is normal stuff there.

What really matters are the actual surfaces that do the work.

BTW... that pilot bearing looks pretty dry...

Also..... jamming bread in there seems getto. Is there another way to get it out or that actually a good way?

 

[Uncle Gump]

I happen to have a small slide hammer with an adapter I use...

There are other ways if you don't have the proper tools... many have been discussed here and elsewhere.

 

[Fryedbm]

I happen to have a small slide hammer with an adapter I use...

There are other ways if you don't have the proper tools... many have been discussed here and elsewhere.

Ty. I will look around for those threads.

 

[Ranger850]

the bread is more of a "white trash" thing than a "getto" thing.

 

[Dirtman]

I use an actual pilot bearing puller. They run from $20-$100 bucks and come in different styles and sizes. This is the one I use most often.

 

[Uncle Gump]

That is pretty much how my adapter for the slide hammer works.

Here is a cheaper option that could come in handy for many things....

Slide Hammer and Puller Set, 14 Pc. (harborfreight.com)

 

[19Walt93]

Also know that this truck sat for at least a year undriven before I got it

That's not rust, that's a little surface oxidation. Come to NH and I'll show you some rust if you want to be horrified. I would clean the input splines on the transmission with a wire brush and apply a TINY amount of light grease when it goes back together.