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Topic: Clutch/Pressure Plate Install - Part II HELP!
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65ponycar
Gearhead Posts: 819
From: Dayton, OH
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 07-09-2005 11:23 PM
   
So I have never installed a manual transmission or clutch before - should the clutch disc be completely sandwiched between the flywheel and pressure plate  I'm converting from a c4 - tore everything down, installed the t5 block plate, installed the roller pilot bearing, installed the flywheel, then installed the clutch disc along with pressure plate using the alignment tool as one unit - it appears that the clutch is perminately going to be engaged please advise... I will wait to continue until tomorrow morning ------------------
'65 Coupe I6
5 Lug Front/8" rear(3.55) & V8 suspension conversion
TCP subframes
Mild built 302 to replace the six
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65ponycar
Gearhead Posts: 819
From: Dayton, OH
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 07-09-2005 11:40 PM
I just googled "how a clutch works" and found http://auto.howstuffworks.com/clutch3.htm so it looks like the clutch disc "should" be sandwiched since I'm not exerting any pressure on the diaphragm?
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Tom G
Gearhead Posts: 734
From: Bethlehem, Pa USA
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 07-10-2005 09:07 PM
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Originally posted by 65ponycar:
I just googled "how a clutch works" and found http://auto.howstuffworks.com/clutch3.htm so it looks like the clutch disc "should" be sandwiched since I'm not exerting any pressure on the diaphragm?
You are correct. It will be sandwiched till you press the clutch pedal. The alignment tool must be very easy to instal and remove before you try and put in the trans. BTW did you install a pilot bearing or bushing that matches the trans input shaft?------------------
67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS engine RPM Air Gap 650 Holley DP Crane 1.7 roller rockers, Edelbrock Performer Nitrous system, Dynomax ceramic coated headers T5, cable clutch Flows X Pipe 3.89 9". Clearwater Aqua GT Clone Vintage wheel works 40 series 16X8 225 front 255/50 rear drag radials 13.25 @ 103mph 88 GT 5 spd 77k original miles Red and Silver
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