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the saga continues
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 5:15 pm
by gordiechris
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
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 5:55 pm
by HarryMango
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
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 12:16 am
by 8009STEVE
I always use the mark 2 eyeball. It hasnt let me down yet.
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:18 am
by alex_holden
What happened to the old Mark 1 eyeball?
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:36 am
by 8009STEVE
It is on the wrong side.
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:08 am
by rayofleamington
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.
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:28 am
by Welung666
I use a socket extension bar and masking tape... both my mark 1 and mark 2 eyeballs need re-calibration

alignment
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 5:48 pm
by Willie
I too have used the wooden handle of the standard valve grinding tool with
tape around it successfully for many clutches.