01-09-2004, 02:45 PM
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My input bearing retainer is too long
I tried to bolt my tranny up this morning...it would go in so far...and would mesh in the clutch splines, but it wouldn't go any further. I did some measurements before hand to make sure the pilot wasn't too long...etc...But I rechecked it anyway....even the diameter of the pilot. I got to looking, and the hub around the splines on the clutch disc itself had a mark in it....the input shaft bearing retainer had been rubbing up against it, keeping us from shoving the tranny in any further.
I really don't know what to do, except for cutting the retainer down a little bit. It's a Toploader 4-speed...1-1/16 input, long pilot....small block Ford engine, with a Hays clutch and pressure plate.
Anyone got any suggestions? Should I do this? Should I try to find another clutch disc that would be compatible? I've attached a pic and will show you where it's hitting....
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