07-24-2004, 09:48 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: PVE,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2027, 65' 289" PS wheels
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clearance vs. directions
Poorboy, et al,
The instructions with the McLeod t/o indeed state 0.10 to 0.125.
However, after my third trip to the McLeod factory, speaking to Red McLeod and to George, the shop lead, the clearance can/should be larger, up to 0.20...the unit can absorb that, BUT YOU MUST HAVE A PEDAL STOP TO RESTRICT PEDAL THROW beyond what it takes to release the clutch and operate safely.
The new clutch/flywheel/pressure plate surface will will eat up some of the clearance in the initial bedding in.
The pedal stop is not a joke...but you can increase the clearance if you have a good stop...that will accomadate the initial "wear in" that removes the "fuzz" off the pressure plate and eats up some of the clearance.
If you have questions, CALL McLEOD...they are very busy, you may be on hold, but Red McLeod or George in the shop will answer polite well thought out questions, they are good people and want the product to work for you.
I went through this the hard way, letting some one else set up the old unit, and getting the NEW McLeod housing and doing the job myself.
Pete
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