JohnP2

As a follow up, I checked for bearing lateral play on the shaft and there was none, but with the bell installed it there was play. The bell is in like new condition

Below are some pics. the first of my clutch setup (it has a gallon on it, but its held upwell). The shoes are just now starting to show a little wear.

The second pic shows my current hardware to the left (with bearings I willreplace withto the right) withsome of myclutch shims to the right. The bearings have 1/2 gallon onthem.

In all candor, tt is rare I will use the stock shim setup as I run a lot of aftermarkets, and even the stock shim "instructions" can be too tight/loose. You can also seeon the left I used a cap screw instead ofbutton head.I use capheads on a few other vehicles and no problems.

With that,along with replacing the bearings I'll reshim it with some different hardware..,it can't hurt.;-)

Thanks