FINDING OUT WHY MY LT4-SWAPPED '67 CHEVY C10 BROKE AND HOW I'M GETTING IT READY TO RACE FREIBURGER.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- Episode 238 of Mike Finnegan's Garage takes us back into the basement as I fix several things on my Chevy C10 to get it ready for an upcoming Roadkill episode. First off, during a pretty rowdy burnout session, I destroyed the clutch so that needs replacing. The question is why? We'll answer it with help from Geoff Gerko from Mantic Clutch USA. Mantic clutches are assembled right here in America and my new clutch still has twin discs and ceremetallic material, but this time we went with solid hubs instead of sprung hubs. And also, we are re-using my old flywheel because we didnt have the correct eight-bolt flyhweel for my LT4.
Want more information about Mantic Clutch USA? Go here: manticclutchus...
We are also going inspect the inside of the 6xd billet sequential gearbox. Mainly, we are doing this because I wanted to replace Sixth Gear with something that offers a lower cruising speed (numerically lower, but a higher gear ratio) for highway driving. Rick Lamber from RTS/6XD had the gearbox disassembled, re-geared, and put back together in about an hour. Want more information on this awesome transmission? Go here: 6xdgearbox.com
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-Finnegan
We need more clutch guy. Pure gold. Hire him for the channel
He definitely needs to be or have his own channel
Deffo gettin Bob Ross vibes
Dude for real!
The "stroke it for me a few times" was comedic gold!😂
He needs to be on radio with a voice like that!
He certainly put me in the mood...if you know what i mean!
First take...i didnt think he'd fit. But holy shit he makes some of the same exact jokes I do, this guy needs some air time!
Clutch guy totally exploits his perfect radio voice, love it!
I was just about to comment on dudes voice and first thing I see is a comment about his voice! Lol Sounds like Weather Man turned Clutch guy!😂
As you travel through life, you pick up people! Mike is building a team of people and companies that will be the envy of ALL!
“I know we just met, but STROKE it a couple times for me”
I don't understand how none of the guys laughed at that one... I must be a child still cause I lost it
Yep, and if you like the content, support the guys and gals that support him
I LOL'd at that too.Guess the rest couldn't hear it.
Dude is the Bob Ross of clutches
That puts it perfectly. I love listening to mellow dudes talk about their field of expertise.
That's the kind of guy you like to have for a co-worker. I had an older dude like him teaching me how to make hydraulic lines for our rock crushing plants. He was awesome. You'd hear him coming from the break room "and for my next magic trick....!" Lol. Buddy showed him a pic of his new gf and he said "wooooah check out that chunka stuff!". Just random funny shit all the time, actually made me look forward to working with him every day, learned soooo much in such a short period of time too from him.
It’s a happy little Burnt Sienna pressure plate.
“…happy little clutch fingers…”. -. “…just a little friction material, it’s OK…”
Happy burnt clutch with a touch of lovely smoke Grey for accent.😂😅
I could learn anything from the clutch guy. His voice and mannerisms are priceless .
Thinking the same thing...
Even setting that all up right, I'm sure you guys double checked the pedal free play. I've seen a few times with this exact failure that was all due to adjustment at the pedal. After driving for a while the slave would randomly just keep getting tighter and tighter. I finally clued in one time when I was not able to push the slave in, the master was in a position where it would not allow the fluid to bypass. Just sharing.
That transmission is a gorgeous piece of machinery. The clutch is also really impressive. Geoff the clutch guy is a natural, he is so funny.
Both of those guys were so easy to listen to and they so good at what they do I actually learned a lot! And your C10 is such an amazing ride! I love it!
Good luck on your California trip, safe travels!
Geoff is a riot, could've had a career in comedy.
Agree 👍
“I know we just met but stroke it a couple times for me!!!!” 😂
I was gonna say he has a voice for radio too
He definitely has a voice made for radio.
The amount of machining that goes into those transmissions is impressive
Ok the clutch guy needs his own TH-cam channel he's hilarious 😂 and he knows his clutches..
He has his own TH-cam page . It’s mantic clutch . He is the North American rep.
Much appreciated man, we do have a bunch of videos at Mantic CLutch USA. Bob Ross of Clutches coming soon.
Soooo cool how he knew how and what to do to make it better.. Jeff is a real transmission specialist.. and The guy doing the clutch work seems to know a lot as well..This is one of my favorite videos.. when it gets technical and you could actually learn.. thanks for the good video. I actually called the clutch smoked when I heard it screaming and no smoke coming out of the back tire..
It’s such a privilege to have the experts from the manufacture explain and help out. You are sharing the info directly from the horse’s mouth.
And yet there was still just a touch of Roadkill there with the disc grinding to the flywheel. 👍
I spent two Summers working for a Clutch Reconditioning Company, we used to machine the flywheels flat again on a rotary table on a milling machine with a flat stone spinning like hell in the spindle. Never needed to take much off to make them work well enough.
Your clutch guy has the best radio voice.
I can picture him spinning hits on late night radio!!!
This channel always features the best of the best! The master experts in their field👏
You know you've made it when Dan Aykroyd dials in your clutch for you.
"I know we just met but Stroke it a couple of times for me"..hahaha Classic!!
Impressive diplomacy by professionals that refuse to blame product failure on obvious abuse by host! Surround yourself with guys like this.
I feel like the the dude from Mantic would be cool to hang with. Having said that, listening to both he and the other dude for the transmission was fun. Super knowledgeable.
Love Rick's straightforward explanation and the detail of the safety wired shoulder bolt is a nice touch. Would love to see any more content with him. Geoff's overall demeanor and explanations are also appreciated.
Very impressed with the gearbox guy. Definitely knows what he's doing. I wouldn't dare touch it, I'm the guy that puts things back together and finds a couple of small leftover parts on the bench after installation.
Wicked awesome episode. Clutch dude was perfect. Stoked to see muscle truck back out too!
"I know we just met, but stroke it for a few times!" 😂😂😂😂 That cant be the first time he's used that line! Effin love it!
The brains that engineered this kind of stuff are just phenomenal.
Knowing a transmission guy is always great!! Knowing EXPERT'S is Finnegan level!
Had no idea Steven King had such knowledge of clutches. I heard there was a clutch horror book coming out in ‘24. Best seller for sure.
I've been working on transmission for 35-ish years,WOW that is fine work on the building and designing of that transmission like that.
The clutch dude reminds me of Dr. Johnny Fever from WKRP in Cincinnati. His delivery and cadence. When you handed him the torque wrench and he said, thank you doctor, I legitimately LOL’d.
Hey Man, Thats really awesome! I remeber watching that show oddly enough...little young but you see where it got me!
Clutch guy came straight from the local jazz radio. Perfect narrator voice.
The muscle truck had the best sound hands down… However, I have definitely switched to yours being my favorite not only for the noise, but the entire package. Awesome truck
Sixteen years old I was doing that with the flywheel, and I couldn't afford a new one. But in a pinch, you do what gotta do? GODSPEED
It’s really amazing at the level of support you’re getting from these guys great customer service
“I know we jus met but go ahead and stroke it for me” priceless commentary. I need a C/K-10 don’t matter which. Truck is so amazing.
That is the sweetest transmission ever... When standing on its end that is the true "Tower of Power"... 😅
I feel about as smart as “Beavis and Butthead “ after watching that transmission rebuild! That man is a genius and definitely knows what he’s doing with that transmission!!! How does Finnegan like his clutches cooked? Apparently well done!
Man it is very nice to have the factory guy service your trans... no worry required.. man makes it look easy
Clutch guy for the win, I could listen to him for hours!
Thank you for doing the drain plug safety cable correctly.
I worked with Rick and Clay on engineering the laydown version of the 6XD. It is a great transmission; but compared to an 80lb EMCO, it was a pain in the ass to lift out through the window of a Trans Am car!
Great video Mike , the clutch guy is a real character , too cool .
Clutch Dudes voice is Hilarious..Straight Legend!!
Great episode mate. Always good to surround yourself with people who know and love what they do. And are just great people to. Cheers mate
I could listen to clutch man all day.
Guy had me spit out my beer when He said i know i just met you but can ya stroke it a few times for me
20:00 this clutch guy sounds like he should be on the radio 😂😂
"I know we just met but stroke it for me a few times" is something I didn't expect to hear, yet sure made me laugh!
Who knew radio dj's moonlight for performance clutch companies?
"I know we've just met, but stroke it a couple times" I totally lost my shit on that one, clutch guy is awesome!
Your buddy is great at transmissions. Enjoyed watching him work. Loved him on the Red Green show too 👍😏😎
I like this clutch guy, he’s funny and not afraid to break the rules. Also, you sure know how to do a job on clutches Mike.
I always smile when I watch your videos. Thanks Mike!
Clutch guy vibe is that rug tied the whole room together vibe. Hilarious. super cool people.
Clutch guy has an awesome voice and smart funny as hell!!
Can’t help but think this pick up build is the greatest!!!!!
Geoff is the man! Set us up with a twin disk and TOB...no problems!
Thanks for watching the video an the comment! Stay Tuned, Bob Ross of Clutches coming soon. Hit us up At Mantic CLutch USA with any questions you maight have...glad to chime in and help
GREAT VIDEO MIKE !!! I LOVE LEARNING ABOUT MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH. I LEARNED A LOT!!!1 THANKS FOR SHARING!!! YOU MADE MY NIGHT!!! I LOVE MY C10 FAMILY.
All the internet mechanics have an absolute fit if you take a grinder to a flywheel. And here we have an expert in the field doing just that.
Yes, we know it's not recommended, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
George has a slick radio DJ voice and some killer sarcasm. Love it.
What a pro! That transmission fellow knows his onions.
Those are some REALLY nice components that you have! The connections you have are incredible! Good luck against the muscle truck! Keep up the great work 👍
That truck is something of art for sure. It'd be one of them things where you just spend for ever at the gas station looking the truck over if I ever saw it in Person. It's super dope
Thanks for the inside look on the trans of my dreams. It's better knowing what I would hope for was worth the cost...and it was/is!
Congrats mate! This is one sick C10. If you find yourself up north-east during winter, we could stick a snow-plow in front and terrorize the residents of my neighbourhood in Montreal.
Just make the splitter out of steel lol
Looks like a great episode! Hoping to learn more about how transmissions work.
Being the overthinker that i am, I think I learned alot about clutches just listening to him talk about the new one..
That is one damned impressive gearbox!!!
Love the fact that when he removed the pressure plate, the clutch disc’s sear marks looked like rabbits!! 😂😂
Although your C10 is AWESOME, the exhaust note of the Muscle Truck is EPIC and first ballot hall of fame material.
Geoff Gerko is comedy gold. Normally I'm learning on your channel, but I had to watch that section twice because I was laughing at the jokes the first time around.
Keep it simple as possible! Words ALL engineers should live by Great video!
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Awesome got her back up and going hopefully stronger than b4
I have seen some slight smears on total stock clutches, right before the upgraded clutch is installed.
Now that Mantic clutch material likely had experience similar to a war crime!
Well, on the upsides, Finn now knows how much abuse the clutch can grasp before failure.
We also see some fantastic machining and overall quality from this Mantic clutch and the full Wisconsin "Oh yah, thats your problem" that had me rolling laughing!
Especjally since I catch some mocking down in Florida for my Raag Baaag, and my elongaaaated A-'s, eh? Eh-and-a-hey?
Lol that poor widdle clutch, was trying to just get a grip and lost the battle and the war.
😂
Smeared friction material is some proper drivetrain abuse, well, not abuse but definitely use far above that old clutches usage rate.
Finnegan, you are only second to Tony for the mechanical horrors you both can achieve.
Professional Tec's are awesome!!!! The dog was cool! Road course the snot!! out-of-that thing!!! ✌️
Dude I lost it 😂when he said “I know we just met” 😂
There's nothing like seeing an expert at work, especially if they're as funny as Geoff. If he's tired of clutches, he can always become a comedian.
Good job Mike, you killed it properly..
Good to have experts on hand!
@ 21:15 As an almost 25 year Senior Master technician I approve of this method in time of circumstance. Glaze removal, I believe, nets like 95% functionality.....give or take.
Now I'd never send client with their daily driven grocery getter out the door, but mine or a special circumstance like this.....👍👍👍👍
Geez Mike, getting the transmission guy and the clutch guy to come to your house... It's like taking yourself to the Principal's office and turning yourself in...
Always loved the C10 build.
Amazing how of you take your time and set things right the way you’re supposed to, how well it works then.
He might if he had to pay for it. Maybe? Not a lot of deep thinking here.
Before you ship it, a quick coat of paint would be great. Just to get it all one solid color.
What a cool Trans setup, Great video showing the internals and Explanations!! #BuiltBy Bo
I miss my old 67. Whenever you get bored with that one and sell it let me know. Yours is way better than my 383 striker set up.
Didn't I see a bridgeport where you can make your spacer heights from stock material? Amazing you had these guys come help with the issues.
Good luck this weekend Mike! Wish I could be there!
How did you all keep it together when the clutch dude said I know we just met but stroke it for me 🤣 I absolutely lost it
Love all the projects your doing. Thank you for all the content it's all great.
This reminds me of when I blew the clutch springs up in my truck, replaced the clutch, needed to use my station wagon my fiancé was driving at the time so I let her drive my truck to work while I drove the wagon. She drove my truck to Chic-fil-a, and then to work, 14 miles on my new clutch, I got what I needed with the wagon and went to swap out the vehicles. I couldn’t pull my truck out of the relatively flat driveway of her work without getting a running go. She absolutely burned the clutch up in 14 miles and I’m talking, about grinded the rivet heads off, just toast. my old clutch I removed from the truck had 200k miles on it, and still gripped good, just don’t work good when you shatter every spring in it popping the clutch to get a little burnout going in 3rd while already moving and apparently having more traction then I thought lol but all I could do was laugh cause I blew my clutch up a day before my fiancé would have just toasted it if I hadn’t blew my clutch up the night before lol
Edit: also like the sight of them using a grinder on the fly wheel, I had mine finished on my first clutch change, on the next time I used the grinder and then some 360 grit sand paper on my glass stove top to level it 😂
When my old man was a mechanic and something was giving him trouble, there would be a lot of cussing and he said, "You just gotta talk dirty to 'er and she'll do anything you want". Good ol' memories!
I like the Roadkill flywheel resurfacing.
Geoff's swagger is off the charts.
Best thing to look forward to on sundays!
The clutch in my 03 F150 is going out. I was quoted $1,600 to get it changed out.
I went to O’Reilly Auto Parts and they have one on hand for my truck for $163.
I’m really tempted to try doing this myself. I watched quite a few videos on replacing the clutch. And it looks pretty straightforward. My only hitch is that little bearing. Pilot bushing?
Clutches are not hard, just takes a little time. feel free to hit us up if you need any help. Defiantly replace the pilot bearing in the crank while you are at it!
Great Video!! So much details and technical knowledge! I’m fighting just to fix 4l80e to Dana 300 leaks on LS Swapped Scrambler. Swing on bye if you got time 😂
"I know we just met, but can you stroke it a few times" LMFAO!!😂
I know you’re a very popular person Mike, but for these guys from two different companies to show up and have a great attitude is pretty impressive. Shows these guys both care about their customers and their products… Awesome folks right here! 👍🤘👏
I am sure they were paid a premium!
@@tomhanson4153 We both just showed up to help Mike . He is the best guy to work with, besides we made a deal years ago to only pay me in hair product anyway.
@@manticclutchusa4800 You are a couple of true hotrodders! Loved watchin!!!!
clutch guy has the best radio/podcast voice
If you put some valve lapping compound in hex bolts you're a lot less likely to round them if they're torqued heavily.
Such an epic build! I can only dream of owning something like this.
"I may or may not know the guy that put this clutch together" I genuinely lost it at that, cool truck, awesome process and a lot to learn there!
Much as I love the muscle truck, Finn needs to kick it's ASS!!! This truck takes what I've wanted since I was a kid, and goes so far past it!