50 Super Clutch and Trans

Dan;



check your wheel cylinders. I've seen them get stuck when the brakes are applied then not return, so they are still being expanded against the drums. You may have to open the bleeders then try to get the drums off to hone the wheel cylinders and replace the cups.



Harry

YUP, definately ALL new lines,metal and rubber. Visual inspection has proven time and again to be useless. They get rust gobs,loose ruber on the inside, crap floating around that's best just done away with up front .

54 HSWH wrote:

I would call Doug Wildrick



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John



PS: I agree the wheels need to be freed up and brakes repaired as a first step.



I'd tackle each wheel at a time (repack the bearings and restore the brakes -drums shoes and wheel cyls);



I'd flush out all of the brake lines for sure-you might be surprised what you will find in them (rust, water, and if there is lots of rust, probably weakened lines too). I bought some SS lines to go on the Super Wasp off ebay. Good brakes would be my 1st priority. The tranny might just need a simple drain the pan, clean it and add new fluid to the FULL mark



Good luck with it; it seems like you have a winner in that car.

All of your rebuild kits for your wheel cylinders are available thru autozone. the master cylinder kit is special order thru autozone. Brake hoses should be either stocked or special order thru autozone. you can figure out the brake lines. You will likely need a few springs, if the pedal is going to the floor, meaning the mechanical backup sounds to be not working. Wheel seals are avaialble from a good local bearing shop, Brake lining, or even new shoes are available from Dave Kostensak (as are the hoses, wheel cylinder kits, etc...)



As far as Doug Wildrick, I don't think he is doing clutches anymore. His web master (hmmmm, who's that?) took down the information for stepdown clutches, and services. He does however do the multi pack units, and unless something changed, you can still contact him, but I think I am correct on this. He might do a trans rebuild, but you would have to contact him, and I am sure he wants to look at it, before he even gives an estimate.



Less, I digress, I don't want to speak for Doug on these matters. I am sure he will chime in, if I offered any innaccurate information.



Someone else is doing clutches for stepdowns, I honestly cannot remember their name right now, but they offer similar service as Doug once did, recork clutch, fluid, gasket, and I think they rebuild pressure plates, set them up, etc... I don't know the cost. Several guys on here have used the products with terrific success, I have not used any of their products, yet.



As far as throw out bearings, good luck, that is a tough one. I found a NOS one at HET nationals in 04, paid $75, used cores go for $25+ I think Paul Shuster was selling good cores for a decent price at the last Doc's or something. Seals are available, and If memory is correct, there was an article on seal replacement in one of the last couple of WTN's. Sam would know if this is true or not.



Hope this was helpful!



Best!

Rick