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Posted by six 5.0 (Member # 3153) on :
 
Posting for a friend.

A buddy of mine just changed a Clutch. He assumes he did everything correctly, dubble checked the throwout berring, alligned the clutch. The problem is. He can not get the Tranny in the bell-housing all the way, thier is approx 1/4 inch of a gap. He says nothing is bent, everything looks good on both ends. WTF could be wrong.

BTW, its a 90 Stang 5.0
 

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Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
Was the clutch aligned with an alignment tool
 

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Posted by 9lbpony (Member # 3510) on :
 
Usually you have to step on the clutch to get it to full seat - though quarter inch is pretty damn close. I'd be tempted to just slowly tighten the bolts in a alternating fashing. Just start with a really short wrench so that you can't produce enough torque to bend anything.
 

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Posted by Cobra5.0JEEP (Member # 1482) on :
 
is the clutched hooked up? if so get in the car and slowly push the clutch in and then get underneath the car and push the tranny in the rest of the way.
 

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Posted by six 5.0 (Member # 3153) on :
 
The clutch is DEFFITNLEY alligned.

I'll try to push in the clutch and i'll be back and let you know haw it goes THANKS ALOT for the quick help.

PS John call me (650) 576-6495
 

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Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 

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Originally posted by 9lbpony:
though quarter inch is pretty damn close. I'd be tempted to just slowly tighten the bolts in a alternating fashing. Just start with a really short wrench so that you can't produce enough torque to bend anything.

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i've done this b4 go slow an work all corners evenly.
 

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Posted by GOTULKN (Member # 4933) on :
 
before you do that... just double check the pilot bushing....all pins in place.... Just my two cents
 

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Posted by six 5.0 (Member # 3153) on :
 
He pushed in the the clutch pedal........ and IT WENT RIGHT IN.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help. We woud be F@#KED with out you guys.



Yo John, call me...
 

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Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
Check PM
 

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