The last 3 or 4 clutch change-outs I've done has been without a "professional" clutch alignment tool. I simply use a 6" or 12" 3/8" socket extension tool and a roll of electrician's tape. I wrap the bitter end of the extension with tape so it fits snugly in the end of the crank and then measure where the splined portion of the clutch disc will be riding on the extension. I then wrap that part of the extension with tape so it fits snugly in the clutch disc. This procedure has never failed me on the first attempt!
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| patrickt |
10-26-2018 08:54 AM |
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Originally Posted by undy
(Post 1453180)
The last 3 or 4 clutch change-outs I've done... This procedure has never failed me on the first attempt!
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I have no doubt about that.;) I'm just deciding whether I should place a bet on whether funfer2 disregards my advice and eats his thrust bearing for lunch.:cool: |
| rodneym |
10-26-2018 10:33 AM |
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Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1453094)
And you probably need the special spacer that goes between your TKO and the block.
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By special spacer between the TKO and block, do you mean the bellhousing? :rolleyes: |
| patrickt |
10-26-2018 10:35 AM |
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Originally Posted by rodneym
(Post 1453201)
By special spacer between the TKO and block, do you mean the bellhousing? :rolleyes:
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Alright, but it is between the the transmission and the block, just not right up against the block.:rolleyes: |
| AC Ventura |
10-26-2018 11:11 AM |
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Originally Posted by FUNFER2
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AC,...are you sure on those specs ?
Was looking on Jegs and did not see them
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Dead sure |
| dcdoug |
10-26-2018 12:38 PM |
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| patrickt |
10-26-2018 12:41 PM |
What were you posting on the local club board about having to take your valves apart or something?
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| dcdoug |
10-26-2018 12:54 PM |
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Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1453210)
What were you posting on the local club board about having to take your valves apart or something?
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Was bored. :p
I finally got the engine back in the car after the rebuild from the failed #5 main bearing (remember that thread?). After cam break-in I had to put the inner springs in and was looking to borrow a valve spring compressor that worked with shaft mounted rockers. I learned that the lever style typically used for stud mounted rockers has a slightly rounded area on top where the lever bends and is designed to work with rocker shafts. |
| patrickt |
10-26-2018 12:59 PM |
Yes, I remembered that something had happened... but it was soooooo long ago that I couldn't remember what. I figured your car had just been over at Scott's house for the past year or two again.:LOL:
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| dcdoug |
10-26-2018 01:02 PM |
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Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1453214)
Yes, I remembered that something had happened... but it was soooooo long ago that I couldn't remember what. I figured your car had just been over at Scott's house for the past year or two again.:LOL:
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I spared him this time. |
| FUNFER2 |
11-01-2018 06:49 PM |
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Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1453191)
I have no doubt about that.;) I'm just deciding whether I should place a bet on whether funfer2 disregards my advice and eats his thrust bearing for lunch.:cool:
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Now why,....would I believe anything you say ? Duh.... **) |
| FUNFER2 |
11-01-2018 07:01 PM |
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Originally Posted by dcdoug
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Never used this type with a zerk. Just so it doesn't get over greased, it would be nice.
What size of the bushing/bearing did you use ?
Think I'll try a bearing.
I need to know the bearing size to buy the correct tool.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...lignment-tools |
| patrickt |
11-01-2018 07:37 PM |
A "self-aligning" TOB is better for you. :cool:
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| FUNFER2 |
11-02-2018 09:08 AM |
I've never seen this tool before. It looks trick, so msy hsve to add it to my tool box.
15 bucks @ rockauto.
Product: W1157P
I could not find the throwout bearing on rockauto ?
McLeod Throwout Mechanical Bearing Ford
Part Number: 673-16031 |
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