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Posted by: shuie Aug 17 2012, 09:32 AM

I have brand new clutch release bearing ready. I want to go ahead and get my engine and gearbox mated up and ready to go into the car. Is there a thread that covers the proper way to get everything aligned? This is the first time I've ever dealt with a 901 gearbox. I remember how to line the clutch fork up on a 915, but this all looks a lot different to me. Is there a trick to this? I don't see anything in my Haynes manual. Does the gearbox just bolt straight on because of the different clutch type (push vs. pull)? Does anything need to be aligned like on a 915?

TIA

Posted by: rohar Aug 17 2012, 09:43 AM

QUOTE(shuie @ Aug 17 2012, 08:32 AM)

Posted by: shuie Aug 17 2012, 09:52 AM

Okay, that's what I thought I was seeing from looking at the release bearing and the clutch. I just didn't want to overlook something and then have to pull everything back out.

Posted by: pcar916 Aug 17 2012, 09:53 AM

Even with the alignment tool you might have to wiggle the gearbox a bit as you pull them together.

good luck

Posted by: 9146986 Aug 17 2012, 12:17 PM

This is a good time to have a helper. I put the engine on one dolly, and then have another one the same height, so I don't have to support the weight of either component and can just guide them together.

Posted by: Andyrew Aug 17 2012, 12:19 PM

If it doesnt slide in, rotate the CV flanges a little and keep trying.

Posted by: bandjoey Aug 17 2012, 07:10 PM

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_clutch_replace/914_clutch_replace1.htm

Complete with pictures

Posted by: JRust Aug 17 2012, 08:38 PM

I hate the little plastic guide tool they sell. I finally just cut the shaft on a tailshifter I scavenged gears from. Best tranny install ever using that. Slid right on so nice I was shocked

Posted by: zambezi Aug 17 2012, 08:57 PM

The trick to using the alignment tools is it must be able to be removed super easily with no resistance or you will fight the input shaft going together. I just did the clutch on an Austin Healey today, and it went together like butter. I always make sure the alignment tool is centered in the pressure plate opening before tightening down the pressure plate. once tightened down I remove and replace the alignment tool multiple times and in various positions to ensure it is going in very easy. If I do all this I never have trouble when I mate up the transmission.

Posted by: shuie Aug 17 2012, 09:22 PM

Thanks guys. This is a brand new 0 mile motor. I had the builder install the clutch prior to running the engine on the dyno so it should be aligned already.

Any quality grease should be okay for the input shaft and the ears on the throw out bearing, right? Is there a recommended brand?

Posted by: shuie Aug 18 2012, 01:40 PM

k, I'll use the pink Mobil 1 synthetic bearing grease I have here. Please respond is this is stuff will degrade the rear main seal of the motor or input shaft seal on the gearbox and I'll wipe it off and use something else.

The throwout arm should snap down positively over the pivot ball, right? Mine seems like it is just sitting on the pivot ball and I didn't want to try to force it and crack the new bushing.

Sorry for the newbie questions. I didn't do the disassembly so I have no reference for how this stuff came apart and this will be the first one of these transmissions I've installed.

Thanks again for the help.