Could it be something as simple as the wrong TO bearing? By the looks of
this
http://www.aptfast.com/APT_Parts/Aseries_Parts/a_Clutch_Flywheel.htm
there are two different TO bearings, with the later version appearing to
be somewhat thinner. Hard to tell exactly from the pictures.
I have two different clutch kits, both correct, however the TO bearing
from each of them resembles the part show for the 948.
Anyone know definitively?
Marc wrote:
> Filled up the transmission, started it up, and not enough clutch
> pedal. No big deal, obviously my shortened push rod is too short now.
> Fire up the mig and built it up 1/16", tried again, 2 or 3 iterations
> and I've got clutch.
>
> So I drive it off the lift - seems ok, although the clutch starts
> engaging really close to the floor... maybe pushrod could be a lil
> longer yet.
>
> Anyway, it seems ok, so I back it out of the garage, and do a little 3
> point maneuver to turn it around. Due to the slope and position of
> other cars in the driveway some feathering of the clutch is necessary,
> but nothing I would consider unusual. I stop the car, get out and look
> and.... yup - theres smoke coming from the bell housing. Mo%@$F#(^ing
> car... That 5 lb maul in the corner seems to beckon...
> catch fire and redeem itself...
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