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Posted by: gnomefabtech Jan 18 2024, 01:11 PM

Hello Gang-

I'm finally getting everything on my project assembled and I noticed that the clutch are has very little freeplay. Around an 1/8". Regular 901 trans with a Kennedy pressure plate. I have heard that there can be shims under the pivot ball but I'm not sure what the freeplay should be so I'm not sure if I should remove any shims.

Next question is if there are any lightweight starters for our cars. The OG starter is pretty giant by modern standards. Will a starter off a Bug work because there seem to be a lot of options then.

Thanks

Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 18 2024, 01:19 PM

No Free Play on th clutch arm.

Posted by: gnomefabtech Jan 18 2024, 04:21 PM

Thanks for the reply. Just seems odd that the throwout bearing would be in constant contact with the clutch diaphragm but I guess a tiny bit of play is enough. Any thoughts on a compact starter?

Posted by: peteinjp Jan 18 2024, 05:20 PM

I went through all of this earlier this year. I have all parts to replace the clutch also using kennedy stuff. Check out this thread, and see if it get, you started with your questions:


http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=364676&hl=Kennedy+arm

Posted by: gnomefabtech Jan 19 2024, 11:16 AM

That makes sense now. Looks like I'm in good shape with the maximum clutch release action.

Does anyone know if a Bug starter fits our cars? Because there are some nice lightweight options there.

Posted by: peteinjp Jan 19 2024, 09:05 PM

Look for a WOSP for a 914.

Pete

Posted by: brant Jan 20 2024, 07:38 AM

Get a tilton starter
Gear reduction and lighter


Don’t think a bug starter would work

Posted by: peteinjp Jan 20 2024, 08:25 PM

I had bad results with the Hi-torque brand.

Posted by: Steve Jan 21 2024, 08:49 AM

I just went through this mess with my SBC 914. I have a KEP stage 3. Everything seemed fine until I installed a new trans that had a washer behind the pivot ball. Now the clutch cable was too short, so I extended the cable versus pulling the trans. Everything seemed wonky, so I pulled the trans removed the washer and installed a new Gemo cable. To get the clutch to disengage correctly, I now have no free play at the pedal. The throw out bearing is probably riding on the pressure plate, but at least it’s working.

Posted by: gnomefabtech Jan 21 2024, 05:46 PM

Engine is still out of the car. I'll pull the trans off and see if there is a spacer under there. The arm is so far forward that it touches the housing of the pressure plate if you don't pull it back.

Posted by: worn Jan 21 2024, 06:46 PM

Right. Not knowing this caused me a great deal of money and time. Seems strange but it isn’t the only ball bearing in the car constantly spinning. Go figure though.