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<DIV><FONT size=3>Hey guys. After I did a major engine upgrade this
spring, the car developed a noise whenever I put the clutch in when going to 2nd
to 3rd to 4th gear. It felt like it was not coming from the engine but the
clutch. Once engaged in gear, the vibration went away. When I did
the engine mod, I replaced the clutch. I did nothing to the
transmission. When I did the clutch, I replaced the rear engine seal and
the spigot bushing. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>I am now replacing my old rusted frame with a Ratco one.
With the engine out and the transmission off, am trying to figure the
noise out. One of my thoughts that the new clutch was faulty. I had
the fly wheel, clutch plate, and pressure plate checked to make sure they were
not out of balance. All check good. When I explained my problem to
the machinist, he suggested that the bushing could cause that problem.
When I checked it in the flywheel, it moved easily. When I checked it on
the trans shaft it was loose. Several of my club members thought it might
be too loose. I order another one and also order one from a different
supplier. Now I checked both bushing on the trans shaft and they indeed
were tighter. I go install it in the flywheel, and I have to tap it
in. Checking the manual, it says "Fit the spigot bush into the back of the
flywheel ensuring that it is a loose fit". It is not a loose fit in fact
it is a very tight fit. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Has anybody had a similar problem? Any thoughts on the
pilot bush being very tight in the flywheel and not being "loose?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Thanks in advance.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>Harry Mague</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>Beavercreek, OH</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>CF16623</FONT></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>