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> Clutch Arm Freeplay and Starter Questions
gnomefabtech
post Jan 18 2024, 01:11 PM
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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.

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post Jan 18 2024, 01:19 PM
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No Free Play on th clutch arm.
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post Jan 18 2024, 04:21 PM
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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?
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post Jan 18 2024, 05:20 PM
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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?sho...;hl=Kennedy+arm
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post Jan 19 2024, 11:16 AM
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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.
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post Jan 19 2024, 09:05 PM
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Look for a WOSP for a 914.

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post Jan 20 2024, 07:38 AM
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Get a tilton starter
Gear reduction and lighter


Don’t think a bug starter would work
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post Jan 20 2024, 08:25 PM
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QUOTE(brant @ Jan 20 2024, 10:38 PM) *

Get a tilton starter
Gear reduction and lighter


Don’t think a bug starter would work


I had bad results with the Hi-torque brand.
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post Jan 21 2024, 08:49 AM
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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.
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post Jan 21 2024, 05:46 PM
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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.
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post Jan 21 2024, 06:46 PM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 18 2024, 12:19 PM) *

No Free Play on th clutch arm.

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.
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