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    Non-member Adey aka Ewok's Avatar
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    clutch alignment tool

    any1 remember how 2 make a clutch alignment tool out of a few sockets? Used to be on the old site

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    Re: clutch alignment tool

    Use your finger.

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    Re: clutch alignment tool

    Quote Originally Posted by Sy5GTT View Post
    Use your finger.
    since the crank doesn't have a spigot you don't need to be as accurate as with some cars. Finger tips onto the outside edge of the plate works just fine.

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    Re: clutch alignment tool

    I second Andy, fingers around the plate/flywheel

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    Re: clutch alignment tool

    i found a 1/2" extention bar done the trick

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    Re: clutch alignment tool

    I used a sealey one this morning, cost me £2 brand new from Maccess

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    Re: clutch alignment tool

    Quote Originally Posted by tricky nicky View Post
    i found a 1/2" extention bar done the trick
    or a suitable sized handle screwdriver, hammer, torch, etc

    You can usually line it up good enough anyway by sight and/or feel.

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    Re: clutch alignment tool

    cool beans, got the modified clutch cover done, just waiting on the 4 puc helix friction plate to tutn up and it should be back on the road, will upload a pic of the mess that was caused by a release bearing falling apart, nearly 2 weeks its been off the road cant wait to take her for a ragging

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    Re: clutch alignment tool

    I used a screwdriver with my Datsun last year, clutch fitted sweet as a nut.

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    Re: clutch alignment tool

    i usually wrap some tape around an extension bar untill
    i get the desired thickness , oh errr ....


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    Re: clutch alignment tool

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    fingers . you can't do better than fingers . feel alround the plate to make sure it is equal alround the pressure plate . then nip up the bolts . job done .

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