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Old Feb 18, 2002 | 12:26 PM
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From: Morris, IL
Car: '91 t-top RS; '91 hrdtp Z28
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T-56 Clutch w/ 45k-should I use it

I bought a used T56 with 45,000 mi. It came with the flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing. My initial plans were to get the flywheel resurfaced, and get a new clutch, pressure plate and bearing.
However, my funds are running a little low right now, and probably won't be going up for a while (I have a daughter on the way!). Can I get by reusing the used clutch for now?
Keep in mind that it's been a while since I've drove a stick.....
I might tear up a new clutch anyways......
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Old Feb 18, 2002 | 04:11 PM
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I learned stick on a 6.9 ltr 6spd....(dump truck @ work).....then i relearned on a gas engine(my 305 TPI 5 spd), I cam out ok if you have previous experance you should be ok. I would put in a new clutch(buy from hSummit or Jegs, NAPA ripped me off, i could have bought a centerforce clutch for what i payed for a standard one) unless you have really low funds, then make sure there is adaqute material, get the fly wheel resrfaced anyway. you have no idea how this last guy drove, he could have messed up the flywheel and you could get clutch chatter then(annoying...trust me, the pick-up @ work does this)
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Old Mar 2, 2002 | 07:48 PM
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i would always so go new but since funds are low, it could be okay then again it could just blow up on you the first time you drive..its a risk....are you willing to take it
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Old Mar 2, 2002 | 07:53 PM
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or you could sell your clutch to this guy https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...threadid=85365
and ofset the cost of the replacement
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