Clutch bolts and locktite

Arlen Holder wrote:
> On 22 Jul 2018 22:29:00 GMT, Paul in Houston TX wrote:
>
>> Oh my.
>>
>> You _must_ support the engine. Either via a block of wood under the oil
>> pan, a trans lift under the pan, or a bar with chain across the shock towers
>> or hood opening. If you dont, the engine will tilt. Bad things can happen
>> like something goes through the radiator or the exhaust manifold breaks,
>> wires get ripped off, etc.
>> The cross member - remove it. It will make life a lot easier.
>> You did not say what specific engine, vehicle, trans, etc, but without
>> removing it it is doubtful that that there will be enough room to back off
>> the trans and then tilt forward to drop it with out breaking off the tail shaft.
>> So why are you removing the trans? To R&R the clutch?
>> If so, then replace the throwout bearing while you are at it.
>> You will need a clutch plate centering tool.
>> Thread lock- I tend to use blue thread lock on small bolts and nuts
>> that get torqued to inch pounds but not on large bolts that get
>> torqued to 100+ foot pounds. A suggestion: replace any lock washers.
>
> To answer your question, I am now supporting the engine but I don't think
> it needed to be supported since nobody else does that that I could figure
> out. With the jack on the engine and the transmission out, I can move the
> engine about 1/2 inch or even less, so that might be helpful when lining it
> up for the reassembly though.
>
> The cross member and the sway bar were removed, and I'm glad it did that
> because you need as much room as possible the first time you do it.
>
> The Aisin clutch kit from Rockauto came with five pieces:
> a. Clutch plate
> b. Diaphragm
> c. Pilot bearing
> d. Throwout bearing
> e. Alignment tool
>
> I am replacing the clutch where it was worn to the rivets.
>
> I'm kind of stuck now on whether to remove the flywheel and get a new one
> or have it machined (and replace the oil seal behind it) or just keep it
> where it is (the bolts are on really tightly and I can't tell if it needs
> to be machined or not).
> <http://www.bild.me/bild.php?file=4230325sticking05.jpg>

Nice clutch kit.
From the photo it looks like it got pretty hot.
I would have it machined or replaced.
Rent an electric impact wrench and socket if you need to.