Clutch noise on CJ3A

[orono64]

This is my first Thread on this Forum. I joined today because I am stumped about a clutch noise and I'm desperate for a solution.

This is a stock '49 CJ3a . complete restoration with a restored Warn Overdrive . First road test sounded like a bad clutch release bearing. Replaced the bearing...same noise. pulled the disc. and pressure plate and found a missing spring clip on the heal of one of the 3 release arms. Installed a new pressure plate....same noise. it's only noisy when the clutch pedal is depressed and it is not the release bearing, fork geometry, pilot bearing, or disc. hitting the flywheel nuts. End play on the crankshaft is about .008 inch.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[JR74CJ5]

Moved to Drivetrain section

~ Jr

 

[Torxhead]

My first suggestion would be to try and locate the noise by using an automotive stethescope. I once had a similiar problem after installing a new clutch and it turned out to be the bellhousing dust cover rubbing the flywheel, although I doubt your issue is anything like that. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Bent]

I learned that hard way bellhousing misalignment can cause a chatter when the clutch is engaged. A bellhousing as old as yours may just be a little warped and need to be decked on both surfaces to get them back to parallel.

 

[JR74CJ5]

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