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Re: Clutch Alignment Tool

To: Mlandrick@aol.com
Subject: Re: Clutch Alignment Tool
From: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 20:27:48 -0400
Cc: mgb-v8@autox.team.net
References: <8a.2937002.262d9ac0@aol.com>
Reply-to: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Sender: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net
Guys-

Every time I have bought a clutch/ pressure plate combo, it has included a
throw out bearing that I didn't use, & a plastic alignment tool that I did use.
Try buying from American manufacturers who sell a package. Failing that, try a
wood dowel & a roll of duct tape.

Jim Stuart



Mlandrick@aol.com wrote:

> I already deleted the message, so I don't know who sent it.
>
> I just swapped the clutch in my Rover V8 MGB w/TR8 clutch and transmission,
> and I managed to do it without an alignment tool.  It's a bit of a pain, I
> had to line it up a second time, but it wasn't too bad.  Before you tighten
> the bolts all the way, do a trial fit with the transmission shaft to make
> sure it's lined up right.
>
> Safety Faster,
>
> Rick
> 75 V8 B


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