the saga continues

Post by **gordiechris** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 5:15 pm

I am due to put in my new clutch this sat(tomorrow) and gave everything a check over tonight just to make sure i have everything. the problem i have is that my clutch alignment tool isnt long enough to line everything up. this is the tool that i have done many clutches with....

does anyone have any tips as to what i can use to align everything?

All ideas will be gratefully recieved

Post by **HarryMango** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 5:55 pm

I always make one up when needed with a Socket ext bar & suitable socket with a repair washer fixed part way down the bar to line things up - nay probs.

Rog

Post by **8009STEVE** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 12:16 am

I always use the mark 2 eyeball. It hasnt let me down yet.

Post by **alex_holden** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:18 am

What happened to the old Mark 1 eyeball?

Post by **8009STEVE** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:36 am

It is on the wrong side.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:08 am

I've not yet invested in an alignment tool.
I used to use a wooden valve lapping tool and would electrical tape around the handle until it was a snug fit with the mating parts.

After I lost that moving house, I downgraded to a wooden spoon handle!!
The wooden spoon handle diameter was a bit small so it also required a bit of eyeball #2 (or a tape measure) to ensure that the spoon handle is sitting smack in the middle of the clutch cover fingers/bearing.

Post by **Welung666** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:28 am

I use a socket extension bar and masking tape... both my mark 1 and mark 2 eyeballs need re-calibration

Post by **Willie** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 5:48 pm

I too have used the wooden handle of the standard valve grinding tool with
tape around it successfully for many clutches.