Cruiseliner Transformation

[cruiseliner64]

1 hour ago, fjh said:

can you post a picture looking up into the clutch access hole need to verify which clutch you have! 

Yeah can do.I'll get a good picture tomorrow(though I had one but I dont) and I'll post it...I think its a 14in twin plate  but not sure of the make....

Paul

[mowerman]

colors look dynamite,,,babba thanks for the photos,,,bob

[Vladislav]

Yup, looks nice and attractive. And nothing of the look it had when came into the shop.

A question - what did you use to clean the lower side of the cab? I see bare aluminium the most (or light paint?) And my Cruiseliner is well covered with dry mud all over the under side of the cab.

[cruiseliner64]

Yeah she looks a whole lot different now.Its plain we are doing a replica of Pig Pens truck from Convoy.The underside of the cab is bare aluminum.We soaked it in a 50/50 mix of vinegar and warm water then power hosed it off.Then we rubbed it down with 120 grit scotch cloths and WD 40.It came up nice and clean but still some areas to finnish.The red patchs you can see are steel and will be painted aluminum..... 

Paul

[cruiseliner64]

On 12/29/2025 at 2:06 PM, fjh said:

can you post a picture looking up into the clutch access hole need to verify which clutch you have! 

Heres a few pictures.Hope theyre good enought...Its a Spicer/Dana clutch.In one of the pics theres something to please you guys...It says Made In USA...

Paul

[Joey Mack]

Well...... I myself have never adjusted that style clutch... Proud to see  Made in U.S.A...

[mowerman]

Well, we don’t see much of that on anything. We have here now … personally I’m getting tired of making China rich 

[Mark T]

I never saw one like that. Looks like some kind of self adjusting 14" angle spring. Might be it's worn to a point there is no adjustment left. I really don't know, but it sure has me curious.

[Geoff Weeks]

Clutch manual

Page 25 seams to have that style. 

Supposed to be self adjusting. 

[Geoff Weeks]

Reading through, it has a "pin" that has to go into the bearing retainer sleeve for the self adjusting mechanism to work.

Having said that, I too have not run across this type. The manual is dated 1981. It must have been an early design before the "Solo" self adjusters. 

I would try adjusting before giving up on it.  From what little is shown, a pin that wore or broke would disable the self adjusting feature. 

[Mark T]

Hard to tell , almost looks like there's no clutch brake either.  Hard to tell how big it is too. Worst case if an attempt to service it in the truck doesn't work, replacements are available that'll go right in there without much trouble.

[Joey Mack]

The clutch brake would make up the excess gap... at least he can add a 2 peice clutch brake and get it dialed in.  And stop the grinding to get it in gear.

[fjh]

17 minutes ago, Joey Mack said:

The clutch brake would make up the excess gap... at least he can add a 2 peice clutch brake and get it dialed in.  And stop the grinding to get it in gear.

I wouldn’t go that rout Joey ! It will still end up slipping at some point! Remove the two bolts and see if you can move the gear ring clockwise with the clutch depressed! You first need to identify if the clutch brake is even close! Some one may have been backing the external adjustment out to achieve free pedal! Just human nature!

[Joey Mack]

But what would stop the trans from spinning so he can go from nuetral to 'in gear' when stopped, without grinding ?

[fjh]

3 minutes ago, Joey Mack said:

But what would stop the trans from spinning so he can go from nuetral to 'in gear' when stopped, without grinding ?

Nothing! That’s the point! Just sayin he needs to check! Starting at the beginning!

[Mark T]

Almost looks like that (adjustment) plate could be swapped for a push in and turn adjuster . If the ring would move....or you could find one in Ireland in the first place. 

[fjh]

3 minutes ago, Mark T said:

Almost looks like that (adjustment) plate could be swapped for a push in and turn adjuster . If the ring would move....or you could find one in Ireland in the first place. 

I was thinking that also ! I have seen that plate lock with tab on it!

[Joey Mack]

🤔... ok. Well now im curious fjh...  interesting ... 

[Mark T]

That clutch isn't something I've ever encountered. It's definitely a Spicer angle spring, but even the release yolk looks different than I'm used to seeing.

[Geoff Weeks]

Look at the manual link I posted, the adjuster plate pivots to allow for manual adjustment.  I doubt a newer set-up would bolt in place and work. It might, but you gain nothing. This clutch can be adjusted.

Clutch brakes are optional. Push type often don't have them. 

JoJo your K-7 doesn't come with one. 

Clutch brake only speeds up how quickly the input stops.

[fjh]

1 minute ago, Joey Mack said:

🤔... ok. Well now im curious fjh...  interesting ... 

I say we make sure the brake is operating then remove that lock and see if he can move the ring with a big screw driver!

[Mark T]

🤔 I have a feeling a guy named Paul has some input on this subject.

[Geoff Weeks]

fjh, did you look at the manual and the pages I referenced? 

You don't have to remove the plate, only loosen the left bolt and remove the right, then the plate and "lock" pivots out of the way allowing for manual adjustment, then pivot it back to lock in place.

 

Edited 3 hours ago by Geoff Weeks

[fjh]

2 minutes ago, Mark T said:

🤔 I have a feeling a guy named Paul has some input on this subject.

Nah we have all the say ! He just owns the truck! 😂

[Mark T]

I meant Paul down under. Wouldn't surprise me that type was popular there.