[FC] Clutch Problem

[Western Canada CORSA]

We need more info.

Did you install a pilot bushing?

What year is the engine?  And what was in it before?

What year is the bellhousing?

Did you change the clutch fork pivot ball?  Which may have been necessary if
you were going from an EM motor to a Late.

Regards,
Joel

-----Original Message-----
From: corvanatics-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:corvanatics-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Greg Shaw
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 5:29 PM
To: corvanatics at corvair.org
Subject: [FC] Clutch Problem


  I just installed my brothers engine in my Rampside. His was an automatic,
mine's a stick. I swapped bell housings and put in a new clutch disc. After
getting everything hooked up and adjusted after starting it, I tried to put
it in gear and it wouldn't. I've adjusted the clutch per the manual and
can't disengage the clutch. I can put it in gear when the engine is off and
when I try to start it (clutch pedal to floor) the truck starts moving. I
checked my clutch rod movement and I'm only getting about half an inch of
mopvement (instead of between 3/4 and 7/8 I should be getting). 
    I disconnected the clutch pedal cable (to see if maybe it was
stretching) and tried to pry the clutch rod to see if it would move more. It
didn't. The limitation seems to be in the clutch. What did I do wrong? I
know about the clutch disc "flywheel side" issue. I was aware of it and
believe I put it in correctly. But I had pulled an all nighter to get the
engine in and can't be sure. 
    Before taking it apart to find out, I wanted to get some input from the
experienced. I fear the replies, but need to know. Thanks in advance.
   
  Greg, Dearborn, MI _______________________________________________
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