727 Fromt Clutch Spring Retainer

[Dylan Galvin]

I skimped out on buying an actual clutch spring compressor and am using C clamps for compressing the springs under the retainer. While reassembling the front clutch I contorted the retainer pretty darn good. Should I attempt to install it again and hope the force from the springs will get it nice and square again or order a new one?

 

[Davea Lux]

Buy a new one.

Dave

 

[LocuMob]

Don't skimp Dylan, not when you're going as far as you are. Pay now, save later

 

[gyknot]

Agreed. It would probably work, but if it doesn't you are pulling the transmission out and apart again. Not something I like doing repeatedly.

 

[Dylan Galvin]

Thanks guys, definitely right to replace a $15 part instead of a whole trans later. Theres always something to hinder my progress, sometimes I just want it to keep on goin.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Bend.it back

 

[moper]

Yup. I’ve bent them when they get caught in the retaining clips groove. Bend it back. Once it’s installed it’s fine.