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Old 11-25-2012, 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by rexs73gto View Post
One thing you may want to do is to weld a small brace over the edgs of the clutch fork to give it some more strength. Welding it across the edges in the back to about the center will keep it from bending while in use. The brace will keep it from flexing when you push in the clutch. You can really tell the difference when you push in the clutch , it's closer to a hyd. clutch then a manual clutch because it doesn't flex anymore. As far as the paint I really do like the eastwood true Alum. paint to paint the trans & the intake. It looks natural but the grease & oil doesn't stain it the way natural alum. does. All the dirt, grease oil & about anything that splills on them after painted wipes right off, or hosed off when cleaned.
This is excellent advice, I have done this on many GM forks.
Steve, usually procedure for me also involves chasing all the threads on the timing cover ... IF your bored! looking good!

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