10.5 McLeod Soft Lok Clutch Rebuild ?

Aubrey N Bruneau · 01-24-2013, 10:57 PM

I'm just getting underway with gathering the things i need to get my Belair back together.
My McLeod Soft Lok clutch, that has really never not slipped, OBVIOUSLY needs to be reconditioned. With the simultaneous repair / re-assembly of the engine, and new slicks, I simply don't have the budget for a whole new clutch assembly. Unfortunately, the insert in my flywheel has taken a beating as well.

My first question is.... Can I expect acceptable results from having these components rebuilt ?
and... Is it affordable enough to make it worthwhile ?

Dana Fitzpatrick · 01-24-2013, 11:11 PM

You have a PM.

Rory McNeil · 01-25-2013, 01:30 AM

Aubrey, you can either send your clutch and flywheel back to McLeod for a rebuild, which includes new heatshields. or you can ship it to Hyatt Racing in Ohio, they are a authourized McLeod agent. I know its not really convinient for you, but I have taken my clutches to Hyatt Racings semi trailer in the midway at the NHRA National events and had Tim rebuild them while he was "in the neigborhood". When he rebuilds them, they also get new SFI dates and numbers.

Aubrey N Bruneau · 01-25-2013, 05:37 PM

Thank you, as always, Rory. I gave them a quick call. Pricing all seems comparable.

Dana, thank you for the PM.... I had a good chat. Yeah, learned a few things !
Including, a new, up to date setup, is not as much money as I was being led to believe it would be.
I may re-think this.

Dinsdale · 01-25-2013, 05:37 PM

Send the whole thing back to McLeod. It will come back looking like new for a reasonable price. Will also get a new re-cert.

Matt Welker · 01-25-2013, 05:58 PM

http://hyattracingservices.com/

Hyatt Racing Services
4448 Lamar Court
Richmond Heights, OH 44143

Office: (216) 531-7252
Shop: (440) 254-1311
Fax: (216) 531-7992

Jeff Lee · 01-25-2013, 07:56 PM

If parts are replaced, get the old parts back. If parts are resurfaced, take measurements.

Aubrey N Bruneau · 01-25-2013, 10:42 PM

Thanks for the link, Matt. Looks like there's a number of options.
I really appreciate the help and advice I get here !

Jeff, is there something I have to watch for ?
Both outfits seem to be very proud of their product and their work ( and they should be ).

Joe Martens · 01-25-2013, 11:46 PM

Tim Hyatt!!!

JHeath · 01-26-2013, 12:38 AM

Tim Hyatt, for sure, he hands out good advice just like candy on Halloween!!!

01-24-2013, 10:57 PM	#1
Aubrey N Bruneau Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Eastern Alberta, Canada Posts: 311 Likes: 6 Liked 7 Times in 3 Posts	10.5 McLeod Soft Lok Clutch Rebuild ? I'm just getting underway with gathering the things i need to get my Belair back together. My McLeod Soft Lok clutch, that has really never not slipped, OBVIOUSLY needs to be reconditioned. With the simultaneous repair / re-assembly of the engine, and new slicks, I simply don't have the budget for a whole new clutch assembly. Unfortunately, the insert in my flywheel has taken a beating as well. My first question is.... Can I expect acceptable results from having these components rebuilt ? and... Is it affordable enough to make it worthwhile ? __________________ Aubrey N Bruneau 6409 C/S 62 BelAir sport coupe, 409 HP 409

01-24-2013, 11:11 PM	#2
Dana Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 148 Likes: 4 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 10.5 McLeod Soft Lok Clutch Rebuild ? You have a PM.

01-25-2013, 01:30 AM	#3
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 317 Liked 1,103 Times in 301 Posts	Re: 10.5 McLeod Soft Lok Clutch Rebuild ? Aubrey, you can either send your clutch and flywheel back to McLeod for a rebuild, which includes new heatshields. or you can ship it to Hyatt Racing in Ohio, they are a authourized McLeod agent. I know its not really convinient for you, but I have taken my clutches to Hyatt Racings semi trailer in the midway at the NHRA National events and had Tim rebuild them while he was "in the neigborhood". When he rebuilds them, they also get new SFI dates and numbers. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

01-25-2013, 05:37 PM	#4
Aubrey N Bruneau Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Eastern Alberta, Canada Posts: 311 Likes: 6 Liked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 10.5 McLeod Soft Lok Clutch Rebuild ? Thank you, as always, Rory. I gave them a quick call. Pricing all seems comparable. Dana, thank you for the PM.... I had a good chat. Yeah, learned a few things ! Including, a new, up to date setup, is not as much money as I was being led to believe it would be. I may re-think this. __________________ Aubrey N Bruneau 6409 C/S 62 BelAir sport coupe, 409 HP 409

01-25-2013, 05:37 PM	#5
Dinsdale Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 313 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 10.5 McLeod Soft Lok Clutch Rebuild ? Send the whole thing back to McLeod. It will come back looking like new for a reasonable price. Will also get a new re-cert. __________________ Dale Posnick

01-25-2013, 05:58 PM	#6
Matt Welker Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clear Spring, MD Posts: 193 Likes: 1,458 Liked 77 Times in 15 Posts	Re: 10.5 McLeod Soft Lok Clutch Rebuild ? http://hyattracingservices.com/ Hyatt Racing Services 4448 Lamar Court Richmond Heights, OH 44143 Office: (216) 531-7252 Shop: (440) 254-1311 Fax: (216) 531-7992 __________________ Matt Welker Stock 1741, SS/AH 114 www.facebook.com/welkerracing

01-25-2013, 07:56 PM	#7
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 10.5 McLeod Soft Lok Clutch Rebuild ? If parts are replaced, get the old parts back. If parts are resurfaced, take measurements. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

01-25-2013, 10:42 PM	#8
Aubrey N Bruneau Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Eastern Alberta, Canada Posts: 311 Likes: 6 Liked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 10.5 McLeod Soft Lok Clutch Rebuild ? Thanks for the link, Matt. Looks like there's a number of options. I really appreciate the help and advice I get here ! Jeff, is there something I have to watch for ? Both outfits seem to be very proud of their product and their work ( and they should be ). __________________ Aubrey N Bruneau 6409 C/S 62 BelAir sport coupe, 409 HP 409

01-25-2013, 11:46 PM	#9
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 787 Likes: 627 Liked 196 Times in 69 Posts	Re: 10.5 McLeod Soft Lok Clutch Rebuild ? Tim Hyatt!!! __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

01-26-2013, 12:38 AM	#10
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: 10.5 McLeod Soft Lok Clutch Rebuild ? Tim Hyatt, for sure, he hands out good advice just like candy on Halloween!!! __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"