[FC] Clutch Problem

[Ken Hand]

 ??? Sounds like the classic disc in backwards. Even I have done the very same thing, even the second time I did that after vowing the first time never to put the disc in backwards again!


 


Ken Hand
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-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Shaw <65vair180 at sbcglobal.net>
To: corvanatics at corvair.org
Sent: Fri, 6 Jul 2007 8:29 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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