Why not put the transmission in gear and use the tail shaft to turn the
input shaft. Easier than turning the engine. Are you sure the input
shaft actually fits the clutch disk?
Regards,
Lew Palmer
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
Behalf
> Of Scott Allen
> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 2:15 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Clutch Alignment Tricks?
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm putting a new clutch in my '74 1/2, and I'm having a devil of a
time
> getting it to like up on the spline.
>
> Of course I'm using the correct alignment tool to make sure the clutch
and
> plate are lined up properly, and I'm using long 5/16" bolts to line up
the
> bell housing, but I can't get the clutch plate to line up properly on
the
> spline.
>
> Before I destroy the clutch plate I'm wondering if anyone on the list
has
> a
> tip for getting this done. Currently I'm thinking of using the long
bolts
> to line the bell housing up, and put a socket on the crank pully to
turn
> the
> clutch and, (hopefully) get it to line up.
>
> Any help appreciated,
>
> Scott Allen
> 74 1/2 BGT
> 52 TD
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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