T.O.B. being a S.O.B.

[arkansas mystic]

My thtowout bearing went out a couple of months ago, so I installed a king cobra clutch (with pilot and t.o. bearings). Well now my car makes a very slight squeal while driving slow, but it stops when I push in the clutch, and Im thinking it is a t.o.b. Anyone ever had problems with them going out this quick? I used the one with the kit, but will probably buy the heavy duty ford one this time.

 

[tomustang]

how many miles so far? damn that sucks.

 

[twogts4us]

Same crap here - I keep adjusting the firewall adjuster to take the squeal out of it...makes me love my stock clutch (in the 02) more and more!

 

[forpit2000gt]

Same crap here - I keep adjusting the firewall adjuster to take the squeal out of it...makes me love my stock clutch (in the 02) more and more!

actually , that is going to kill the TOB quicker. This is a common problem and I haven't seen a good fix yet.

 

[SunburstGoldGT]

My KC clutch does the same thing, i just turn up the stereo or push the gas to drown it out, i was told if i kept adjusting it the tob would mess up.

 

[BullittStangV8]

Is there any danger to the clutch set up if the TOB is squealing? Mine does it just slightly with 38,000 on the stock clutch. If I apply even slight pressure to the pedal it goes away...Anyways, when i replace the clutch, the replacement will be the stock unit. It holds enough power, and the effort is fine on it.
Mike

 

[twogts4us]

actually , that is going to kill the TOB quicker. This is a common problem and I haven't seen a good fix yet.

My KC clutch does the same thing, i just turn up the stereo or push the gas to drown it out, i was told if i kept adjusting it the tob would mess up.

Oh, I know, I know... either way, it'll die (I'll kill it one way or another). Some people have had luck with a can of spray white grease and two or three of the straws (that come with the cans) connected together (taped or heat shrink tubing wrapped) allows you to lube the TOB. I REALLY need to do this soon.

 

[244spf]

T.O.B noise

mine started doing the same thing, but one night it started ratteling then sounded like a cow bell was hanging on my tranny. I went under and hit the t.o and output shaft w grease, dabbed on with grease gun then spread around with my finger. that silenced it immediately and i noticed the pedal had a stronger and smoother feel to it. If the t.o. goes out you can tear up the clutch and the output shaft really bad, but just an occasional greasing, every oil change or every other should do just fine.

 

[twogts4us]

Well dammit, that does it - I'll be under the 01 this weekend. Thanks for the motivation 244spf and WELCOME!!!

 

[shotime]

Can you just use reg. grease? Or do you have to use lithium grease, as I've heard other say? Mine does it once the cars warmed, put pressure on the clutch pedal, it goes away. Mines been doing it since ~21k, now has ~24k.

 

[5spd GT]

I have used white lithium grease and some hightemp grease and never had a squealing problem You need to cover the entire TOB area that contacts the pressure plate and you need to grease the inside trac of the TOB that rides on the bearing retainer. Use it liberally...

Sorry for your troubles Justin Good Luck!

 

[coreys2k3gt]

Hey man do you live around russellville? Or did you?

 

[twogts4us]

I have used white lithium grease and some hightemp grease and never had a squealing problem You need to cover the entire TOB area that contacts the pressure plate and you need to grease the inside trac of the TOB that rides on the bearing retainer. Use it liberally...

Well I finally did this today on the 01 after chging the oil. I used white lithium grease and duct taped 2 aerosol can straws together to get up onto and around the TOB. With a decent light shining up into the opening, it was pretty easy and IT WORKED beautifully!!! Zero squeak now...none at all.
I also solved a long time problem...a pesky rattle that announced itself at about 3500 RPMs. When taking the dust cover off, I noticed the seal was dry, detoriating...basically not functioning anymore. So I made a couple new strips of seal (using basic home style insulating foam - the kind with tape on one side). Another problem solved...it was a good day under the 01!

 

[5spd GT]

Hey man do you live around russellville? Or did you?

I know I do About an hour away...

 

[four.six]

Well I finally did this today on the 01 after chging the oil. I used white lithium grease and duct taped 2 aerosol can straws together to get up onto and around the TOB. With a decent light shining up into the opening, it was pretty easy and IT WORKED beautifully!!! Zero squeak now...none at all.
I also solved a long time problem...a pesky rattle that announced itself at about 3500 RPMs. When taking the dust cover off, I noticed the seal was dry, detoriating...basically not functioning anymore. So I made a couple new strips of seal (using basic home style insulating foam - the kind with tape on one side). Another problem solved...it was a good day under the 01!

sweet.. good job man. fixin the ladie's car. what a gentleman. i would make my girlfriend pay me to fix her car... not with money if u get what i mean lol

 

[blackink00]

ive heard a lot of problems with the king cobra tob that it comes with. just be happy you dont have a tko600 because those are loud trannys

 

[5spd GT]

The experiences I have had with King Cobra has been nothing but good.

 

[arkansas mystic]

Hey man do you live around russellville? Or did you?

Yeah, I lived in Danville. Im now stationed in San Diego in the Navy. There are at least 2 other mystics in Russellville, but I was always in town up untill about a year ago.

 

[coreys2k3gt]

yeah i thought that sounded like your car because of the sunroof i'm the guy that used to drive the whitee ss i raced you one time at the track now i've got a silver 03 gt.