I'm getting closer and closer to putting the engine in the car for the final
time. The body is completely stripped and I should be finished filling minor
dents dings this week. I hope to shoot primer and lacquer next weekend. I
installed the Weber HTOB this weekend, very simple, but I do have a concern
about the number of threads that the bearing screwed onto the spacer. I
think I'm only using the last 2 or 3.
Anyways, to my question. I installed a stock clutch from an 86 Camaro to a
Buick flywheel. My concern is with the centering. I measured (somewhat
carefully) the pressure plate and tried to get it as centered as possible
when drilling the flywheel. How much can I be off in the centering before
doing major damage? If I was to start the engine with tranny connected,
would I break something?
I solved the pilot bushing issue, after going to three auto parts stores
until I finally found one with a book listing bearings by OD and ID. It was
an odd GM bearing, but they had one for a few dollars. I'll post the number
if anyone is interested. It will also be on my webpage when I do the next
update (hopefully, within the next couple of weeks).
Glenn
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