<VV> Clutch problem

[Mike Kost]

We seem to have the clutch problem solved for now with adjustment. We 
now need to get the engine running to find out if we still have a 
problem. At least now the starter will stay engaged with the ring gear. 
I hope I didn't sound like I was blaming Lon's parts as being the 
problem. I was only trying to point out that everything was newly 
purchased together and not a mix of old pieces. I just did not expect so 
much of a difference from used parts to new parts and I had not closely 
supervised the initial assembly. Thanks for all of the help.

Mike Kost


Mike Kost wrote:
> After rechecking the old assembly we found that the fingers were 
> actually above the surface of the cover and barely moved when tightening 
> the cover bolts. The fingers on the new assembly are not completely flat 
> but have about 13/64" difference between the tip of the finger and the 
> base of the finger. The thickness of the clutch disk (measuring with a 
> caliper) is just under 5/16" (~.3125"). I think the parts are likely ok, 
> it's just that I hadn't assembled a clutch with new parts for quite a 
> while and forgot how much difference it makes.
>
> Mike Kost
>