Clutch Disk Alignment Install Tool
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Posted 01-26-2011 04:59 PM
Thanks,
Sealed Spec Miata (SCCA)
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Posted 01-26-2011 05:04 PM
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Posted 01-26-2011 05:14 PM
Sealed Spec Miata (SCCA)
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Posted 01-26-2011 08:08 PM
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Posted 01-26-2011 08:13 PM
long 3/8" drive extension with 10mm(i think) socket. before you put the 10mm on the extension slide a 1/2" 15mm(i think)socket on the extension. 10mm fits in the pilot bushing and 15mm fits in the clutch disc.I am ready to install my clutch and neither the disk or pressure plate came with a clutch alignment tool. What do you guys do to align your clutch disk when you assemble? I thought about turning a hardwood shaft to fit the splines and then the pilot bearing, but I am not sure that will be accurate enough. Any comments would be great.
Thanks,
Steve Elicati
1994 ITA miata #01
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Posted 01-26-2011 09:26 PM
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Posted 01-27-2011 03:17 PM
Frank
TnT Racing
SCCA Ohio Valley Region
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Posted 01-31-2011 02:00 PM
Sealed Spec Miata (SCCA)
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Posted 01-31-2011 02:19 PM
Old school,"broom handle" Used to work great on Datsun 280z gear boxes, LOLI am ready to install my clutch and neither the disk or pressure plate came with a clutch alignment tool. What do you guys do to align your clutch disk when you assemble? I thought about turning a hardwood shaft to fit the splines and then the pilot bearing, but I am not sure that will be accurate enough. Any comments would be great.
Thanks,
Glenn Murphey, Crew Chief
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#10
Posted 02-01-2011 11:57 AM
I went with the visual line up with the aid of a deep 10 mm socket and just nugged the pressure plate. Once everything slid together I then removed the trans as straight and level as possible then loctited and torqued the pressure plate bolts. Easy as pie!
I used locktight on my flywheel but not on the the pressure plate. they have such a low torque value to begin with. Is that necessary or just a precaution. It did not look like mine was installed with locktight?
Frank
TnT Racing
SCCA Ohio Valley Region
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Posted 02-02-2011 11:06 AM
I have Loctite on every fastener on the car as a precaution to stop any fastener backing out during racing conditions. All you have to do to get red lock tight to release is put a heat gun to it for a little while as I read Loctite releases at 200 degrees. I know some of you are going to say using Loctite on everything is overkill but I would rather be safe than sorry.I used locktight on my flywheel but not on the the pressure plate. they have such a low torque value to begin with. Is that necessary or just a precaution. It did not look like mine was installed with locktight?
Sealed Spec Miata (SCCA)
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