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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ will a 225 pressure plate fit a 901 bellhousing?
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 24 2007, 10:03 PM
so i've been busy changing the clutch on my car, just got to the point where i was going to put the tranny back on and it's not sliding on.
tried for half an hour, no luck.
then i grab the box the new clutch and pressureplate came in and the box says:
"KEP 915 225mm"
will the 225 pressure plate for the 915 fit inside the 901 housing or am i F U C K E D ???
i'm stranded at McMarks shop, i don't have a ride home and McMark is not here today.
please tell me it ain't so ...
Andy
Posted by: skline Jul 24 2007, 10:10 PM
I have a 228mm for mine and the Chalon ran the Kevlar 228mm so it will fit.
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 24 2007, 10:12 PM
I have a 228mm for mine and the Chalon ran the Kevlar 228mm so it will fit.
well, what the ffff is holding it up then?
it's not even close to sliding in, still at least 1" to go or so ...
???
Posted by: John Jul 24 2007, 10:26 PM
Did you use a centering tool for the disc when you tightened up the pressure plate? (I sure hope so)
Tried putting trans in gear and turning the output flanges to turn the input shaft?
Posted by: neo914-6 Jul 24 2007, 10:27 PM
different plate per the KEP site:
Porsche 225mm 911 clutch package. Primarily sold as a clutch kit to Kit Car builders complete with installed bearing, ring gear, fasteners and all new genuine German parts. Fits '72 or newer 915 Porsche transaxle. The 360 ft. lb. of torque capacity handles most stock 350 Chevrolet V8 engines.
You should probably have got this:
KEP 215mm PORSCHE PRESSURE PLATES
Porsche 215mm pressure plate for 914's and '65-69 Porsche 911 features stronger diaphragm and a full circle torque link system to prevent failure due to excessive torque.
Stock - (for comparison). Holds 180 ft. lbs. of torque.
Stage I - 215mm Pressure Plate. Holds 230 ft. lbs. of torque.
Stage II - 215mm pressure Plate. Holds 270 ft. lbs. of torque.
Posted by: 41ghost Jul 24 2007, 10:30 PM
make sure you use a clutch allignment tool and some times you have to turn the tranny a little when you slide it in.
Posted by: Dr Evil Jul 24 2007, 10:47 PM
Are the splines the same? I am not sure off hand if the 915 and 911/901 trannies have the same splines. 225 is a fine size as far as that dimention.
Posted by: PRS914-6 Jul 24 2007, 10:48 PM
Andy, check your personal e-mail.....If you did not use a centering tool, it will never slide in. The parts you have are not 915, only the box is......
915 input shaft is significantly larger and a 901 shaft would drop right through a 915 disk.
The parts are correct, the alignment is off.......
Posted by: John Jul 24 2007, 10:59 PM
Are the splines the same? I am not sure off hand if the 915 and 911/901 trannies have the same splines. 225 is a fine size as far as that dimention.
The 915 alignment tool is larger in diameter than the 901 tool, so I don't think that is it. It almost sounds like the input shaft isn't wanting to slide into the pilot bearing.......
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 24 2007, 11:36 PM
Did you use a centering tool for the disc when you tightened up the pressure plate? (I sure hope so)
Tried putting trans in gear and turning the output flanges to turn the input shaft?
yes and yes. used the tool, turned BOTH shafts about 50 times, used a flashlight to make sure the input shaft was actually turning ...
got it in, took only another 30 minutes of brute force.
i sure hope this is going to work ...
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Andy
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jul 24 2007, 11:46 PM
Yet ANOTHER satisfied KEP customer ...... I've had poor experiences with every one of the few I've tried to use ................... The Cap'n
Posted by: Dr. Roger Jul 25 2007, 12:13 AM
Don't make me come a'runnin' up to Napa.... 
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 25 2007, 12:27 AM
Don't make me come a'runnin' up to Napa....
i could use a ride ...
clutchy not worky ... i'm stranded here at the shop. mark is not around.
i guess i'm gonna sleep here tonight ...
Andy
Posted by: Dr. Roger Jul 25 2007, 01:03 AM
Wish I could but all of my cars are down as of this evening.... If my dirt bike had lights..... =)
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 25 2007, 07:13 PM
alright, she's running again ...
Andy
Posted by: Dr Evil Jul 25 2007, 07:23 PM
So how'd ya get her up and running?
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 25 2007, 09:13 PM
So how'd ya get her up and running?
had to take it all apart again ...
drove home just fine an hour ago.
parked the car, went back 10 minutes later to pick up something, now the damm alternator light won't go out. checked all fuses, nada. now what ???
Andy
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 25 2007, 10:12 PM
old clutch ... 
can you see the burn-marks? 
fuzzy closeup: 
burned the pressure plate as well: 
what's all that dust falling out of there? 
Andy
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 25 2007, 10:15 PM
new clutch, pressureplate (thanks paul! 
) and custom ringgear:
custom tool i made to remove/install the ball socket for the clutch lever pivot. 14mm socket that needs to be ground down to fit.
and installed 
:
Andy
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