Clutch noise

[Teamamc <teamamc@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

1982 Spirit GT.
We pulled a 1981 258 engine auto trans. 150 lbs across the board. Ran real
nice.
We changed the timing chain and oil pan /vlave cover gaskets. Same with the
intake exhaust and waterpump gaskets.

I installed an SR4 4spd with new clutch disc and origional
pressure plate and throw out bearing from the 82 GT . ( The car will be V8'd
next spring.)

Everything is swapping over and installing nicely until I get to the Clutch
rod adjuster.
I had to install  a 2" longer adjustment rod.
I started the car and drove for a couple of clicks.
No problems except for a heating problem and loose exhaust.

The next day there is a noise at the front of the engine with the car in
neutral. Sounds like it is around the frontend of the crank.
If I push  the clutch  pedal very slightly the noise goes away. Maybe 1/4".
 I remove the slight pressure on the clutch pedal the noise returns.
The noise speeds up with higher rpms.

I  adjusted the clutch pedal  stop under the dash to apply very slight
pressure on  the throw out bearing.
This is incorrect as I would think the clutch has a chance to slip now.

What  Gets me is the noise is at the front of the engine. Could the sound be
travelling through the crank  from the through out bearing.
The noise sounds like a mettallic hit.

Any Ideas on this.

The car appears to run and drive with no problems.

I am at a loss.

Bryan
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