Clutch fork short?
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Clutch fork short?
Hi guys I am installing 454 and tremec 5 speed in my 76 .I have McLeod clutch ,pressure plate and bell housing. Car was originally automatic so I purchased all clutch lineage from cc. Throwout bearing came wit clutch. My problem seems to b the clutch fork is too short its not centering throw out bearing on pressure plate.or is it that throw out bearing not correct.any help would b appreciated thanks
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When you install altered parts like i did with a blow proof bell housing, block saver plate, and thinner SFI rated flywheel. You need an altered length pivot ball.
GM sells a longer stock pivot ball or you can buy adjustable pivot *****.
You can look up you tube videos on throw out bearing installation. Maybe watch one and it shows how to clip it in correctly
GM sells a longer stock pivot ball or you can buy adjustable pivot *****.
You can look up you tube videos on throw out bearing installation. Maybe watch one and it shows how to clip it in correctly
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GM only made one length arm that I know of and after market bell housings are made to use standard parts
Last edited by gkull; Sep 8, 2016 at 06:12 PM.
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That's not possible. The fork does not position the TO bearing - it only engages with the TO bearing while the bearing "floats" in the fork. The position of the bearing is determined by the bearing slipping onto the transmission's input shaft housing. If the bearing is not centered on the pressure plate, you are implying that the entire transmission input shaft is not on crankshaft centerline, and that's not possible...
Last edited by lars; Sep 8, 2016 at 06:27 PM.
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From: At my Bar drinking and wrenching in Lafayette Colorado
Yes, you do. Get one of the adjustable ***** (like Lakewood) and set it exactly 1/8" taller than the stock ball. This will get the geometry very close to perfect.
Lars
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