clutch options?

Prof · November 05, 2009, 11:26:30 AM

If you can borrow or rent a transmission jack it makes the job a whole lot easier

I have to take exhaust, heat shields, prop shaft off and then drop the gearbox on the jack to get at the clutch - I\'m guessing you may have similar pains - although some folk with a single exit exhaust and no heatshields have it a lot easier

the hat · November 05, 2009, 11:36:34 AM

i have a single exit exhaust no heatsheilds and a transmission jack and 2 post ramp lol so i reckon it should be easy enough

m1tch · November 05, 2009, 05:59:38 PM

Quote from: the hat;652601i have a single exit exhaust no heatsheilds and a transmission jack and 2 post ramp lol so i reckon it should be easy enough

Just remember that if the prop shaft drops down on the floor, make sure that the metal collar around the splines is actually round, else it will be impossible to put the two back together - as prof and I found out :Hammer

Prof · November 05, 2009, 07:18:49 PM

Quote from: m1tch;652678Just remember that if the prop shaft drops down on the floor, make sure that the metal collar around the splines is actually round, else it will be impossible to put the two back together - as prof and I found out :Hammer

Yeh - that was a bit pooey :spank

the hat · November 05, 2009, 10:07:55 PM

ok cool cheers for all the help folks ill let you know how i get on

1990_fc3s_t2 · November 13, 2009, 03:57:22 PM

Yeah id seriously think about a gearbox jack if (when) i have to do the clutch again.
Its no fun trying to get the f****r in position laid on your back with a heavy gearbox on your chest and the tail housing thing between your legs! Oh i also got covered in stinking gear oil taking it off.

Its an awkward job to do on your own to say the least!

I did it with the rear tyres on breeze blocks, just one layed flat. With axle stands at the front.
I Think the hardest part of the whole job was trying to wiggle the box on that last half inch, it just wouldnt go in.
I must have spent two hours on my back and got nowhere! gave up and went inside.
Next day tried again slid right on in 2mins! then it was a mad dash to get some bolts in while holding it in place with my knee while and getting the stock scissor jack to take the weight.

Fun times!!:Hammer

Prof · November 13, 2009, 04:19:32 PM

latex glovs from supermarket / chemist / costco, and walk around your estate looking for the red elastic bands the posties throw away

Stick the glove over the gearbox end and secure with rubber bad :Thumbs-up

I too have had the \'gear oil\' experience

1990_fc3s_t2 · November 13, 2009, 04:31:33 PM

Yeah good idea. My experience got worse! i then put my oil covered jeans in the wash and made the house smell of gear oil!
Girlfriend was not a happy bunny!

m1tch · November 13, 2009, 05:12:02 PM

Quote from: 1990_fc3s_t2;654016Yeah id seriously think about a gearbox jack if (when) i have to do the clutch again.
Its no fun trying to get the f****r in position laid on your back with a heavy gearbox on your chest and the tail housing thing between your legs! Oh i also got covered in stinking gear oil taking it off.
Its an awkward job to do on your own to say the least!

I did it with the rear tyres on breeze blocks, just one layed flat. With axle stands at the front.
I Think the hardest part of the whole job was trying to wiggle the box on that last half inch, it just wouldnt go in.
I must have spent two hours on my back and got nowhere! gave up and went inside.
Next day tried again slid right on in 2mins! then it was a mad dash to get some bolts in while holding it in place with my knee while and getting the stock scissor jack to take the weight.

Fun times!!:Hammer

Before Prof got a gearbox jack we tried it with some trolley jacks and some wood...not good, almost flattened us both

the hat · November 13, 2009, 05:29:25 PM

gloves over the end of the gearbox dont be silly i have thge right plugs for the job but cant get cracking till im home from offshore pretty gutted that i was sent back out early but oh well cant complain im getting paid

the hat · November 24, 2009, 03:51:14 PM

fitted the paddle clutch last night no more slipping but is a bit juddery when you try to let it up slowly not sure if thats normal

also there was a set of weird sliding weights held together in a circle by a wire on the old clutch is that supposed to be fitted to the new one as it seemed like a nightmare to remove

the hat · November 25, 2009, 08:43:47 AM

anyone ? ill try and get apick of the weights today

RotorHeid · November 25, 2009, 03:19:16 PM

Quote from: the hat;656177anyone ? ill try and get apick of the weights today

Hi,
got no eyes to see it here but belived that\'s a Centreforce product you have got with wee lead counterweights and try not to remove it as it\'s aid champing force when it\'s increase with engine\'s speed.

do a few 100\'s miles drivearound to give paddle disc a setting in to stop the juddery.

hope it helps.

Iand

the hat · November 25, 2009, 06:20:22 PM

aha thanks buddy yeah the clutch is not juddering anywhere near as much now and is working perfect buddy

do you think it would be worthwhile trying to fit the weights to the paddle clutch i got from you

andf yes your correct is was as centreforce clutch that was in it it was strange tho one side of the friction plate was like a paddle clutch and the other was like a standard clutch

still wanting your shell if i can ever raise the cash

Prof · November 25, 2009, 07:30:46 PM

Sounds like you had the centre force dual surface clutch in there - one side is supposed to aid slipping and the other to take higher abuse on track or drag strip