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Originally Posted by Too Many Projects
You will, also, need the correct starter for the 168 flywheel. The one with the offset mounting holes. There are various heavy duty starters among that group too.
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Starter is already there - it's the original that came with the car. This is just a replacement clutch and pressure plate.
The existing clutch is releasing fine, no slipping, chattering, etc. But it is making a "ticking" sound that increases with engine RPM, mainly in reverse, but you can hear it in the forward gears if it is coasting at around 1700 RPM and above. It sounds like it's coming from the area of the clutch to me. Has actually been doing this for a while. If I was going to take a wild-ass-guess, I would suspect that maybe a clutch hub spring is making contact with something or there is something going on with one of the diaphragm fingers. I'm going to pull it apart and inspect it - I just wanted to have a replacement clutch on hand if this is the problem.
Also going to pull the case apart on the M-20 and clean it up and reseal it. Maybe a refresh if it needs it, but it shifts perfectly.
I'm basically just looking for a decent stock replacement. This car is completely stock, and doesn't get beat on. Just a cruiser.