Clutch Noise Diagnosis - 1972 Series III

[charles1943]

Could b your pilot bushing is running dry [it should have just a tad of lubricant to keep it happy] but dry they will make a variable 'screeching' noise////mostly annoying; rarely gives real trouble

[Winstonsalemseries3]

Thanks for the advice. Oddly enough, the sound went away on the next day, but I am sure it will be back. I guess I will be replacing the bushing and the bearing this fall when I have more time. Would it be advisable to replace the pressure plate and driven plate while I am in there? It has 88,000 miles and have never been opened. It looks like a simple operation. Can a novice mechanic do it in 2 days time?