[Deadeye]

mine has done that sense it was new. so soft that the clutch wont disengage. I have to pump the p!ss out of it to get it to work. dealer could not figure it out.

When I started having DMF problems the dealer installed a tranny cooler with pump. I am sure you could find one some where if you were interested in reducing the tranny temp.

 

[gearhead]

When I started having DMF problems the dealer installed a tranny cooler with pump. I am sure you could find one some where if you were interested in reducing the tranny temp.

I have one of those pumps and I rewired it to run on there temp switch and I have a switch in cab to turn on when I want, and yes it helps but not 100 percent.

 

[05_LLY]

Not saying that anybody is wrong here but as per ZF's web site they say these trannys do have a internal oil pump. i dont know for sure though i've never had one apart!!!!!!!!!
http://www.zf-group.com/am/pc/lt/ampclt03.phtml

Later,
Caleb

 

[CPMac]

The ford version ZF has a pump but the Chevy version does not, at least up until the 2005 year model. I haven't had a 2006 apart.

 

[powerchoker]

How loud is the clutch when the peddal is pressed or clutch is released? Are you using a ceramic or freamic?

 

[05_LLY]

I'm running the cerramic disk when its pressed in you can here what i would call a like a light scratching soud and when its out it has some what of a rattle to it nothing to bad but could always be quiter!!

Caleb

 

[duramaxphil]

Can anyone post a sound clip of the new sbc dual disk with the vibrating sound fromt the gears you guys are talking about? Maybe put it in the video library.

 

[Whitie04]

Are u just doing Clutch/Flywheel upgrades or are there any ZF Tranny upgrades I just replaced my Complete Transmission-:t ATS has Billet out for Dodge and Ford but I havent seen anything on there site for Chevy yet? I love my 6speed but bigger is better in my book! Just wondering if there's anything out there Thanks
Chris

 

[MaxRock]

Chris,

Did I read your post correctly, you replaced your entire ZF? If so, what did you replace it with? The big question is why? Did the ZF turn loose or was it for performance?

Just curious as H3LL!

Thanks,
MaxRock

 

[05_LLY]

Chris,

Did I read your post correctly, you replaced your entire ZF? If so, what did you replace it with? The big question is why? Did the ZF turn loose or was it for performance?

Just curious as H3LL!

Thanks,
MaxRock

:exactly:

 

[Whitie04]

I put a complete remanufactured transmission due to abuse 4th syncho was out and i put a 30ft trailer (9200lbs) loaded with tractor(5000)lbs or sod almost everyday. :beerchug: Drunk and stupid with 400+ horsepower and ddc arent a good combo. I slipt it wrong a few times pulling this past year and worn the disk down (due to abuse) and broke a disk. shot it through the front case (bell-housing) I love Craigs clutches i've never had a problem with them other than abuse that i and friends included have caused! Truck's wrecked now-:t rebuilding it, hoping to work on some more mods got to talk with Craig though!! Need another Slipper!!

 

[the4wheeler]

When I started having DMF problems the dealer installed a tranny cooler with pump. I am sure you could find one some where if you were interested in reducing the tranny temp.

hay DeadEye do you have any pictures of this set up i have allwas been interested if this could be done on a chevy ZF and would want to do this on my rig when i git it
sorry for being a lil fftopic:

 

[Deadeye]

Sorry, no. IIRC the pump is a shurflo or coolman. Mounted on inside of frame near oil filter. Connectors and hoses run from drivers side PTO plate thru pump to small (12x12?) "radiator" mounted behind the grill. There is a heat sensor in the PTO plate which kicks off the pump.

 

[BigOL3]

Deadeye,
I am scheduled to get the SBC installed tomorrow, and hope to have it back by Tues. evening.........I will give a report ASAP.

 

[mannytranny]

How much does one of these units cost?

Im lucky in that Ive got 38k miles on mine without any issues......but it looks like I should be expecting some.....

 

[05_LLY]

Roughly $1850 to your door!

 

[Deadeye]

How much does one of these units cost?

Im lucky in that Ive got 38k miles on mine without any issues......but it looks like I should be expecting some.....

I thought you were asking about the tranny cooler? It is a lot cheaper. :ro) Maybe that will fix your DMF POS :lol:

 

[05_LLY]

A quick update on my South Bend Clutch kit, I've just rolled over 5500 miles since my install and sill no problems, or issues with the kit, the Gear rattle is still there and not going to leave anytime soon! Still a bit grabby on take off also, nothing to worry about though! Out of 5500 miles about 1100 were towing, and almost all of them with PPE Hot on kill:ro)

No regrets here, this kit was money well spent, Thanx Again Scottand SmokinRam!


Later,
Caleb

 

[BigOL3]

How much does one of these units cost?

Im lucky in that Ive got 38k miles on mine without any issues......but it looks like I should be expecting some.....

Do you do much towing? If not, it maaaaay last a little longer than normal.

 

[Duramax_Farmer]

Installed mine this weekend.:ro) So far so good. It is a very good and well made looking clutch. Install was just about as easy compared to doing the factory clutch. I was sweating bulllets measuring and remeasuring to make sure it was all even before drawing it in. Has a little more noise than I thought it would have but I knew it would have some. As of right now it is not grabby in the least. The other DMF & SBC clutch disc was a lot grabbier than this thing is right now. I have just about 200 miles on it and I'm a little worried about turning up the heat. Everything feels great I'm just afraid it'll slip. How many miles did you guys wait for before you turnned it to kill and started to be hard on it and did it ever seem to slip at first. Just want to do this right and not hurt it. So far very very pleassed!

Nathan