Only had a few minutes to mess with the Gyraline - there's a learning curve, but first impression is I like it. A lot.
Got sidetracked from the alignment issue with a nagging throwout / release bearing noise. Replaced the clutch cable when I got the car a couple of years ago. Old cable was stretched. It already and aftermarket quandrant and firewall adjuster. It's been fine with an adjustment now and again. Recently the bearing started to make some noise.
Even after clutch adjustment - still noise - Only with clutch engaged (pedal up) - at idle I can hear a slight chirp from the bearing. Almost ANY amount of of pressure on the pedal, noise goes away. Adjustment checked / rechecked. At 117K miles (105K actual - last owner drove 48K miles with the speedo fast because of the 4.10 gears) I figure it's about time regardless.
22 years of service is pretty good.
So I started shopping around for a clutch. Many everyone has an opinion LOL.
4.6 2v, Bassani headers / exhaust, JLT air intake, C&L plenum, Accufab Throttle body, 4.10 gears. Stock clutch is still fine - just the bearing noise. No need for a monster twin disc setup so I went with OEM equivalent.
Ended up with the Perfection Clutch / Zoom clutch kit, Ford Performance clutch fork, release bearing, release bearing, pivot ball and a LUK OEM replacement flywheel. (Only place that could even GET to resurfacing the OEM flywheel within a week or two wanted $90. new flywheel was less than $150 with expedited shipping).
All in for @ $600 - all new parts including a new rear main seal, since I'll be in there anyway.
Got sidetracked from the alignment issue with a nagging throwout / release bearing noise. Replaced the clutch cable when I got the car a couple of years ago. Old cable was stretched. It already and aftermarket quandrant and firewall adjuster. It's been fine with an adjustment now and again. Recently the bearing started to make some noise.
Even after clutch adjustment - still noise - Only with clutch engaged (pedal up) - at idle I can hear a slight chirp from the bearing. Almost ANY amount of of pressure on the pedal, noise goes away. Adjustment checked / rechecked. At 117K miles (105K actual - last owner drove 48K miles with the speedo fast because of the 4.10 gears) I figure it's about time regardless.
22 years of service is pretty good.
So I started shopping around for a clutch. Many everyone has an opinion LOL.
4.6 2v, Bassani headers / exhaust, JLT air intake, C&L plenum, Accufab Throttle body, 4.10 gears. Stock clutch is still fine - just the bearing noise. No need for a monster twin disc setup so I went with OEM equivalent.
Ended up with the Perfection Clutch / Zoom clutch kit, Ford Performance clutch fork, release bearing, release bearing, pivot ball and a LUK OEM replacement flywheel. (Only place that could even GET to resurfacing the OEM flywheel within a week or two wanted $90. new flywheel was less than $150 with expedited shipping).
All in for @ $600 - all new parts including a new rear main seal, since I'll be in there anyway.