From: MV (MV@dc9.tzo.com)
Date: Fri Aug 19 2005 - 21:27:16 PDT
Normal automatic clutch residue is not peices. It looks like dirt, but
it is actually worn clutch material. If there are truly "peices" in the
pan - it is in bad shape.
Dave
Earl Beverly wrote:
> Hi Stu,
> I am sure this will stir up a flame or two. My trucks are all "working
> trucks". A lot of the guys on this list are historians with perfection
> in mind. While I do not want to spend money that will perfectly
> restore a truck, I still have to consider if there will be long term
> damage from continuing to run under less than perfect conditions.
> If my engine, transmission, or xfer were working properly and leaking,
> I would use some over the counter "liquid mechanic".
> I bought a DRMO truck that had sit long enough for the rear main seal
> to dry out. When running down the road it would leak a large amount of
> oil into the bell housing. This oil would mostly stay there until the
> truck stopped, then would profusilly flood out of the bell housing
> drain hole. I filled with oil and two bottles of leak stopping fluid.
> Next, I ran the truck up to full operating temperature and repeated
> this cycle for a few days. I have used this truck now for four or five
> years.
> The fluid works by attacking the rubber of the seal and softening /
> swelling it. Worst case is; you have to replace all seals. I think you
> are there now.
> On the clutch "pieces" in the trannie. Normal wear will leave some
> residue. I always try to be there personally and see what comes out.
> My 2 bits.
> Earl
>
> 4 M35A2 cargo
> 1 M51A2 dump
> 1 M54A2 cargo
> 1 Bucyrus Erie crane
> 1 International Backhoe/loader
> 3 Mil Spec generators
> 1 C3500 6.5T dsl. PU
> All of this equiopmenr burns DIESEL!!! I may stay in Rio...
>
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