okay, i'm needing to vent. my gear guy rebuilt my muncie, sold me a centerforce clutch and hurst comp plus shifter. basically none of this worked right. the clutch has bad chatter with only 250 miles on it, the trans is scratchy going into high gear, and the shifter was not set up right. i took this stuff all out today and took it back to him because i'll be out of town the next few days and i can't be doing anything to it anyway. i asked for it to all be fixed by tuesday. so that gives him 3-4 working days. he say he doesn't know if he can do it because "i've got a lot of transmissions to do". well, i think my job should be priority. keep in mind i've done 3 transmissions, 2 rear ends, a clutch on my pickup without any problems with him. i don't think he does bad work as a rule, my main complaint is that he wants to put the money making jobs ahead of my warranty job. i've also sent the guy a fair amount of referrals.

I'd insist that since there was a problem with HIS rebuild, that he puts you at the front of the line. As for the clutch, this is from Centerforce's website.DO CENTERFORCE CLUTCHES REQUIRE A BREAK IN PERIOD?


Yes. It Is Recommended To Properly Seat In The New Pressure Plate &Amp; Disc Assembly To Assure Good Clutch Performance. Centerforce Recommends 450-500 Miles Of In Town Stop And Go Type Of Easy Driving Before Applying Full Power. If Your Driving Consists Of Mainly Highway Type Use, The Break In Period Should Be Longer Than The 450-500 Miles. If The Break In Period Is Not Properly Followed, Clutch Life And Performance Can Be Sacrificed.

i wasn't aware of this break-in period. and i've beat on it a few times already, but the chatter was from the very beginning. my trans guy said my flywheel was the reason. he said, 'it's been really hot'. it did have some cracks in it, and i asked, 'well, isn't someone looking for things like that before we go to the expense of having a new ring gear installed, resurfaced, and installing it on the car?' i am not beating on my trans guy, everyone makes mistakes, i'm more just frustrated in general. i spend good money to do everything top shelf and it seems like i always have problems which are beyond my control. i can only imagine how many problems folks must have who try and get by on the cheap all the time.

Here is another Q&A from there site. DOES CENTERFORCE REQUIRE THE FLYWHEEL TO BE RESURFACED BEFORE INSTALLING A NEW CLUTCH?


Yes! Flywheels Are Subject To Heat, Scoring And Warping During Use, Therefore The Flywheel Should Always Be Properly Resurfaced Or Replaced To Assure Good Clutch Performance. Resurfacing Must Be Performed On A Qualified Flywheel Grinding Machine. Centerforce Does Not Recommend Resurfacing Flywheels On A Lathe Or A Blanchard Grinder. Also, Be Aware That Using A Hand-Held Electric Or Pneumatic Grinder/Sander Or Scuffing The Surface With Sandpaper Does Not Constitute A Properly Resurfaced Flywheel. Refer To Your Factory Service Manual For Specifics On Your Vehicle Regarding Flywheel Resurfacing And Specifications (Flat, Step, Etc.).Some Vehicles Require New Replacement Flywheels Instead Of Resurfacing. Please Consult The Factory Service Manual Or Call Our Tech. Line At (928) 771-8422 If You Have Any QuestionsI'm sure he will make it right by you. It's just better to have some facts before you talk to him.

the trans is scratchy going into high gear

Does this mean it grinds going into high gear??