05-02-2019, 11:13 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-02-2019, 11:18 PM by Bob Kneale.)
After years of lining up the clutch master spline with the gearbox bell housing wobbling on the short crankcase studs, I came up with the following:-
make a couple of long (6" or so) studs to fit to the top crankcase stud locations, to provide 'guide rails' on which to slide the gearbox assembly on to the engine. With top gear engaged it takes only a minute or so to get the clutch to slide into engagement. I don't bother with the centering tool - assemble the clutch cover loosely and you have enough wiggle room to get it correctly centred, and then you carefully tighten the cover, and lock the tabs. The long studs can be removed and the originals refitted.
Haven't tried it with the engine in the car - slightly shorter studs may be necessary.
Hope to be able to attach an image.
Good luck
Bob
try this attempt!
make a couple of long (6" or so) studs to fit to the top crankcase stud locations, to provide 'guide rails' on which to slide the gearbox assembly on to the engine. With top gear engaged it takes only a minute or so to get the clutch to slide into engagement. I don't bother with the centering tool - assemble the clutch cover loosely and you have enough wiggle room to get it correctly centred, and then you carefully tighten the cover, and lock the tabs. The long studs can be removed and the originals refitted.
Haven't tried it with the engine in the car - slightly shorter studs may be necessary.
Hope to be able to attach an image.
Good luck
Bob