[FC] Clutch Problem

[Shaun McGarvey]

It sounds like the disc is in backwards.
SM
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Shaw" <65vair180 at sbcglobal.net>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 5:29 PM
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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