My Power Thrust II rebuild/refresh

80sting440
L7 the shape of things to go ...

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Location!: Winnipeg Manitoba

My Power Thrust II rebuild/refresh Jul 21, 2017 14:38:08 GMT -5

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I've rebuilt the worn out parts of my "80 Sting Power Thrust II primary clutch.

Weights were still good...not sloppy.

Centre bushing got replaced with a turned down brass one instead of the original steel that has some kind of (Teflon?) lining.

The 3 glides were replaced...got them from Palo.

The end composite bushing I got from the St Germain swap meet...with oldscorpman's help.

I got an older style PT II from weverat for parts.

In the picture you can see the steel bushing compared to an older PT II brass one.

The two bushings have different outside diameters!

Now I have a new Comet AND a stock clutch, hmmm...decisions, decisions...

I could not have done it without you three guys...THANKS!

Rene

Last Edit: Oct 18, 2017 22:23:18 GMT -5 by 80sting440

Restoring an old sled is more about the journey rather than the destination...and if you're lucky like me, you never truly get there.

80sting440 L7 the shape of things to go ... Stuck between a pillow and a soft place. Posts: 340 Location!: Winnipeg Manitoba	My Power Thrust II rebuild/refresh Jul 21, 2017 14:58:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 80sting440 on Jul 21, 2017 14:58:23 GMT -5 Picture of worn out weight hole (oblong), bushing, weight swivel tip holes and thrust washers. These are from my spare clutch. Make sure to align the marks to keep the clutch balanced! Rene
	Last Edit: Jul 21, 2017 21:01:36 GMT -5 by 80sting440 Restoring an old sled is more about the journey rather than the destination...and if you're lucky like me, you never truly get there.

80sting440
L7 the shape of things to go ...

Stuck between a pillow and a soft place.

Posts: 340

Location!: Winnipeg Manitoba

My Power Thrust II rebuild/refresh Jul 21, 2017 15:08:17 GMT -5

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I got this tip from kube1 on the VS site..."How to take the clutch apart".

First loosen the large retaining bolt a couple of turns, then flip it upside down and drop it square onto a concrete floor...it springs open!

Thanks kube1.

Rene

Last Edit: Jul 22, 2017 7:08:33 GMT -5 by 80sting440

Restoring an old sled is more about the journey rather than the destination...and if you're lucky like me, you never truly get there.

80sting440 L7 the shape of things to go ... Stuck between a pillow and a soft place. Posts: 340 Location!: Winnipeg Manitoba	My Power Thrust II rebuild/refresh Jul 21, 2017 15:13:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 80sting440 on Jul 21, 2017 15:13:42 GMT -5 To remove old bushing, make a cut through it and then pry it out. Rene
	Last Edit: Jul 22, 2017 7:28:44 GMT -5 by 80sting440 Restoring an old sled is more about the journey rather than the destination...and if you're lucky like me, you never truly get there.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	My Power Thrust II rebuild/refresh Jul 22, 2017 8:43:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2017 8:43:31 GMT -5 Very interesting.Some helpful tips.