Extended clutch rod: Whats the REAL truth behind it?
Feb 1, 2008, 10:05 AM
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BUMP from the dead.
Ever since my gearbox was rebuilt (under warranty!) and new ACT clutch was installed my clutch engages right at the very top of the pedal. Its getting very annoying and I know it cant be good on my clutch or fresh tranny.
Someone correct me if I am wrong but shouldnt I loosen the 12mm locking nut and turn the rod counter-clockwise to lower the engagement point? It seems like either direction makes no difference.
I ask on this thread because someone mentioned I might need an extended clutch rod.
Ever since my gearbox was rebuilt (under warranty!) and new ACT clutch was installed my clutch engages right at the very top of the pedal. Its getting very annoying and I know it cant be good on my clutch or fresh tranny.
Someone correct me if I am wrong but shouldnt I loosen the 12mm locking nut and turn the rod counter-clockwise to lower the engagement point? It seems like either direction makes no difference.
I ask on this thread because someone mentioned I might need an extended clutch rod.
Your clutch is hydraulic actuated by the clutch pedal, so just because it engages at the top or bottom doesn't make a difference on wear.
Feb 1, 2008, 11:12 AM
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FWIW my cusco twin works fine with the stock rod.
Feb 1, 2008, 05:46 PM
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Too low engagement - risk incomplete engagement which wears syncros
Too high engagement - only a problem if it is so high the hydraulics will no longer self adjust for wear and they actually become preloaded. There must be some freeplay, even just a little.
Too high engagement - only a problem if it is so high the hydraulics will no longer self adjust for wear and they actually become preloaded. There must be some freeplay, even just a little.
Mar 2, 2008, 11:04 PM
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I swear I can't adjust my clutch pedal properly. If I adjust the pedal lower, the clutch feels like it does not full disengage, and it is tougher to shift, if I adjust it higher, the clutch feels like it doesn't fully engage. This is a stock clutch with 30k miles. Any ideas?
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Apr 2, 2008, 09:33 AM
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I read and did the clutch adjusted listed here
http://evomoto.com/tech_info.php?tec...563a2c0e959093
and now when I press my clutch I cant get the car in gear. If I press the clutch 3/4 way downit is actually eaasier to get the car in gear, should I undo the adjusted that the above article said????
Evo 8
Exedy twin disk 6000 miles
SS clutch line with the pill removed
Thanks for the help
http://evomoto.com/tech_info.php?tec...563a2c0e959093
and now when I press my clutch I cant get the car in gear. If I press the clutch 3/4 way downit is actually eaasier to get the car in gear, should I undo the adjusted that the above article said????
Evo 8
Exedy twin disk 6000 miles
SS clutch line with the pill removed
Thanks for the help
Aug 25, 2008, 11:26 PM
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also you could have a bent input shaft in your tranny. some input shafts have been coming out bent from the factory. this would cause uneven and premature wear on the clutch disk. furthermore make it hard to disengage possible problem on this thread as well. i'll post a good link in a few.
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Aug 25, 2008, 11:34 PM
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this guy is the man he helps me out with any problem i run into with all of my rebuilds. dsm or evo he's the man for parts/knowledge/and work.
Eddie
this guy is the man he helps me out with any problem i run into with all of my rebuilds. dsm or evo he's the man for parts/knowledge/and work.
Eddie
Aug 26, 2008, 12:01 AM
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... when I press my clutch I cant get the car in gear. If I press the clutch 3/4 way downit is actually eaasier to get the car in gear, should I undo the adjusted that the above article said????
Evo 8
Exedy twin disk 6000 miles
SS clutch line with the pill removed
Thanks for the help
Evo 8
Exedy twin disk 6000 miles
SS clutch line with the pill removed
Thanks for the help
Aug 26, 2008, 03:21 PM
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jackstransmissions.com
this guy is the man he helps me out with any problem i run into with all of my rebuilds. dsm or evo he's the man for parts/knowledge/and work.
Eddie
this guy is the man he helps me out with any problem i run into with all of my rebuilds. dsm or evo he's the man for parts/knowledge/and work.
Eddie
I agree with ModenaTwinTurbo, try watching this video, fixed my 1-2 high rpm lockout.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYJxQyjIhUw
Aug 27, 2008, 08:12 AM
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Funny this came back up as I just got the issue fixed.
The cause was actually the Exedy clutch, I sent it back to them and they tested it and found that the plates were not lined up correctly. Exedy cleaned up the clutch assy and made timing marks and sent it back to me.
Just got the clutch re-installed (I have not collected the car yet) and the shop emailed me the say the clutch is working properly
I hope to collect it tomorrow, I will test it for myself and let you know
The cause was actually the Exedy clutch, I sent it back to them and they tested it and found that the plates were not lined up correctly. Exedy cleaned up the clutch assy and made timing marks and sent it back to me.
Just got the clutch re-installed (I have not collected the car yet) and the shop emailed me the say the clutch is working properly
I hope to collect it tomorrow, I will test it for myself and let you know
Aug 29, 2008, 05:16 PM
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Funny this came back up as I just got the issue fixed.
The cause was actually the Exedy clutch, I sent it back to them and they tested it and found that the plates were not lined up correctly. Exedy cleaned up the clutch assy and made timing marks and sent it back to me.
Just got the clutch re-installed (I have not collected the car yet) and the shop emailed me the say the clutch is working properly
I hope to collect it tomorrow, I will test it for myself and let you know
The cause was actually the Exedy clutch, I sent it back to them and they tested it and found that the plates were not lined up correctly. Exedy cleaned up the clutch assy and made timing marks and sent it back to me.
Just got the clutch re-installed (I have not collected the car yet) and the shop emailed me the say the clutch is working properly
I hope to collect it tomorrow, I will test it for myself and let you know
Eddie Rosado
Sep 4, 2008, 10:46 AM
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There are timing mark, they were not aligned during the initial installation and that was the source of the problems. Exedy clean the clutch, realigned the plates, made new alignment mark and returned to me. I have the car now and it shifts good.
Sep 4, 2008, 07:15 PM
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damn how do i find theese timing marks. i have a customers car up in the air and i really wana get this car back to this guy. but i feel his new rebuilt tranny wont be feeling too good in there if the clutch is going to do the same thing again.
Eddie
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