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Hey guys, I need some help with a release fork/pivot shim issue I have run into.
I am working on reinstalling my transmission after my lost driveshaft incident. I have a new clutch release fork that I installed, and I noticed that when I stuck the transmission back on the engine, the fork doesn't have more than a few mm of free play before it hits the transmission housing. So I think hmmm and I pull it back apart. Then I think back to the last time I did this, I put in a new cup in the old throwout arm. At that time I noticed the ball cup stuck way out of the fork and I had to actually trim it down to fit. I thought it was weird but blamed Brad on giving me crap parts (just kidding Brad). I even took a picture, shown below. Attached image(s) ![]() |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
Andy -
I bent the fork just like you said and it worked. I have plenty of throw now and I only had to use 3 washers under the pivot - plenty of thread left. The fork was a bitch to bend. I heated it up thoroughly with a Mapp torch and that made the work a little easier, but I still had to bash it with a brass hammer as hard as I could. That fork is one tough piece of metal! |
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