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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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Well, I finally got my new clutch, disk, throwout bearing, and pressure plate in (Centerforce Dual Friction...pretty nice setup). Anyway, you know how you have to have the clutch depressed for the engine to turn over? Well, it seems like I have to really press hard all the way against the firewall (and try the key 3-4 times) before the engine will turn over. I didn't have this problem before I replaced my clutch. I'm thinking there's some kind of switch under the clutch pedal and I might have to adjust this (but this is just a guess)...does this sound right? If so, where is the switch/plunger? If it doesn't sound right, any ideas?

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Yes, a rod from the switch (adjustable) to the pedal, and make sure you don't have too much insulation under the carpet, keeping the pedal from going to the floor-board.
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Yes, a rod from the switch (adjustable) to the pedal, and make sure you don't have too much insulation under the carpet, keeping the pedal from going to the floor-board.
big_G...thanks, I appreciate your help while I've been working on my tranny.
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Np, anytime..
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