<VV> New clutch giving me fits!

[Mike Kost]

Are you SURE the clutch disk isn't in backwards? BTDT The clutch disk hub is longer in the Diff side than on 
the engine side.

Mike Kost

Harry Yarnell wrote:
> Wait a minute, you said this has a '65 motor in a '64? What clutch parts are
> you using? How 'bout the flywheel? How 'bout the clutch fork pivot? You
> can't mix and match clutch parts.
> 
> Harry Yarnell
> perryman garage and orphanage
> perryman, MD
> hyarnell1@earthlink.net
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "dgeier" <dgeier@myclearwave.net>
> To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 5:43 PM
> Subject: <VV> New clutch giving me fits!
> 
> 
> 
>>This is my first posting to vv. I can not get my 64,4sp with a 65, 140
>>hp, clutch adjusted properly.  This car has been a complete ground-up
>>rebuild; new clutch, throw out bearing, Dale fly-wheel, (major vendor
>>super kit) new cable and pulleys .If it was worn
>>
>>I replaced it.  My theory is I want to do it right the first time and
>>have a reliable car for years to come. My problem is that no matter how
>>I adjust the clutch following the manual, it is never fully disengaged.
>>I have to shut the engine off and shift into gear.
>>
>>Once rolling shifting is possible but not as easy as it should be.  I
>>replaced the shifter bushings and pins along with a quick shift kit. The
>>trans shifts easily with the clutch in and engine off. This has been a 4
>>year project to get to this point.  Thinking that rust
>>
>>may have developed on the flywheel or pressure plate, I jacked up the
>>rear of the car and put it in 1st gear pushed in the clutch and applied
>>the brakes to remove any rust.  I called the vendor who was very
>>friendly and helpful, saying that "the clutch material is thicker than
>>the stock and that it just needs to be worn down some."  My question is
>>has anyone else had this problem and should I prepare myself for
>>dropping the engine?
>>
>>Sorry about the length, thanks for you input!
>>
>>Dave Geier
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