T150 noise

[mtnwhlr]

My bet then, is the so-called 'alignment tool' flex'd a bit.
Do you have a tranny shop near you? Maybe you could buy an input shaft from a beat T-150 .
LG

He said he dropped it off at a mechanic to finish it. I know when I have done them getting that last few inches can be a bitch.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

The biggest deal, and so hard to do is hav'n the tranny sitting 'plumb' to the engine.
One of the reasons I bought a tranny jack some 30+ years ago.

LG

 

[mriplaybass]

I've had the same problem. Aligned the clutch with the plastic tool, and couldn't quite get the input shaft to go into the pilot bearing. I have 2 methods of overcoming this. First off, like LG said, a Transmission jack is indispensable. Once I get the Transmission up to the pilot bearing, I have an assistant start pushing in the clutch pedal until the Transmission pops in. If no one is around, I hook a ratchet strap onto the clutch fork and tighten it until the Transmission slips in. Hasn't failed me yet on an undamaged bearing and input shaft.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

I also use some long bolts that I put into the mounting holes as 'guide-pins'.
LG

 

[JR74CJ5]

Not trying to be a know it all, but I am confused! If I am reading the posts correctly, there are conflicting statements. One states that as the clutch wears, free play increases, the other states that free play decreases with wear. I know from experience on pre-hydraulic clutchs, the Mack's and Freightliners that I had (and every other vehicle as well), as the clutch wore, free play decreased. Is this where we are, or am I having a senior moment. Hate to confuse the OP.

That was totally my bad - call it a junior moment instead! lol

 

[quinletc]

My bet then, is the so-called 'alignment tool' flex'd a bit.
Do you have a tranny shop near you? Maybe you could buy an input shaft from a beat T-150 .
LG

Mechanic said the problem was the pilot bushing. Can't imagine I messed it up, as I was pretty careful to keep it square, drive it straight, and not hit it too hard.

The Jeep is back on the road with a new clutch and throwout bearing. The tranny, Transfer Case , and differentials are all full of gear oil - the diffs didn't need any, but I had never checked before.

That was a supremely frustrating experience. But I think I learned some stuff.

 

[quinletc]

I also use some long bolts that I put into the mounting holes as 'guide-pins'.
LG

Ha! I did most of this stuff.

I did not have access to a Transmission jack, but I did borrow an engine hoist. And I now know that I did have it lined up - the pilot bushing I-D was too small, post installation.

I was using long bolts as guides to make sure I was lined up.

Like I said above, a supremely frustrating experience. I followed all the instructions and steps and it still wouldn't work.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Part of that learning curve deal. We have ALL been 'there', more than one time.
Not hard to bugger up the p'bearing on install. BTDT
Hope you got a full list of the PN's used for the clutch and all. So you can keep it with you maintenance log book.
Ck you gear oil levels at every engine oil change or every 3-4 months.

LG

 

[mtnwhlr]

Glad to here you have it back on the road, happy Jeeping.