Clutch Alignment

Post by **martylemoo** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:11 pm

Hi,
Does anyone have a trick to correctly align a clucth without the tool?
Cheers
Martyn

Post by **Cam** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:57 pm

You CAN use a screwdriver if you don't mind looking directly down the clutch centre and into the spigot bearing to line it up. I have done it before now.

Post by **woo** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 1:11 am

My dad used to whittle a rough clutch alignment tool out of a bit of broom handle. It needed a bit of patience, but he found that whistling used to help pass the time while he did it.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:56 am

I have used a valve grinding stick - pull off one of the rubber ends and wrap tape around the part where the clutch splines are to get a snug fit - then do it by eye to get the stick central in the release bush (ie to get the clutch central)

Post by **ianselva** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:06 pm

That's exactly what I do . I have got a spare first motion shaft for Minor if anyone wants one, to do the job properly.

Post by **Kevin** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 1:57 pm

Yes please

Post by **martylemoo** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 8:35 pm

Thanks for the replies guys, i managed to make my own tool using a socket extension and masking tape built up to fit perfectly.

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:49 am

Thanks for the bits Ian could you send me a PM with your address.