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making a KEP clutch work, any tricks? |
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Jul 26 2016, 11:42 AM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,153 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Well, I was almost ready to lower the car off jack stands and since I installed the axles I figured it was time to start the car just to make the wheels turn. With the motor off the gears all shift. I have spent a lot of time aligning shifter forks and getting the linkage right. But with the engine spinning I get a very disagreeable noise when I try to shift with the clutch pedal down.
It is a KEP 3.2 to 901 conversion in which I received a starter ring, pressure plate clutch disc and throwout bearing. I bought it used from someone on the board (cannot currently find who) so I really do not know what I have for certain. At install it all went together well, but the clutch disk, pressure plate and bearing all seemed to be stock-sourced parts. Are there any tricks I should be thinking about. I would prefer to leave the tranny where I put it, but obviously that may not be possible. So even if it has to come off I am seeking advice. Also if anyone has info on what I should have in the package that could help. Not saying someone sent me the wrong thing: saying I can make a mess of a parts bin that I have. helppp... |
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Jul 26 2016, 11:55 AM
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Did you adjust the clutch cable? It might still be dragging with the pedal down all the way. If so,, you might have to put a shim under the pivot ball in the transmission, this helps the t/o bearing push a bit further.
-Robert |
worn |
Jul 27 2016, 09:15 AM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,153 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Did you adjust the clutch cable? It might still be dragging with the pedal down all the way. If so,, you might have to put a shim under the pivot ball in the transmission, this helps the t/o bearing push a bit further. -Robert Oddly, the instructions say to remove the washer. I think I did not actually remove the washer, perhaps working by force of habit at that point. |
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Jul 28 2016, 12:11 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,153 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Did you adjust the clutch cable? It might still be dragging with the pedal down all the way. If so,, you might have to put a shim under the pivot ball in the transmission, this helps the t/o bearing push a bit further. -Robert Oddly, the instructions say to remove the washer. I think I did not actually remove the washer, perhaps working by force of habit at that point. Found that by moving the pedal stop up in the cabin made for more play and solved things. Thanks |
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