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smokedmustang Aug 12, 2006 11:42 AM

Adjusting clutch. It adjusts PEDAL height ONLY?
 
Does the clutch adjustment adjust the "height" of the clutch pedal only? OR does it effect when the clutch engages? I assume this will prolong the life of the clutch somehow? ie makes sure there is no incedental rubbing of the clutch material if engagement is 1" off the floor, as opposed to 3" off the floor?

I have a stock one in my driveway (Friends), and his clutch engages 3" off the floor, or "close to the top", and my Twin Plate engages 1" or so off the floor, and it appears this measurement is different at different times of "Heat" in the motor. Any input, or are you gonna send me packing on a "search" mission?:lol:

19psi Aug 12, 2006 11:49 AM

it adjusts the engagement(higher or lower).

smokedmustang Aug 12, 2006 11:51 AM


Originally Posted by 19psi
it adjusts the engagement(higher or lower).

Thanks bro!!:headbang:

19psi Aug 12, 2006 11:56 AM

BTW, turning too much either direction can result in negative effect on the clutch.

I wouldnt turn any more than 2.5 turns.


On a side note: when I bought my car, the engagement was too early (like 1inch from the bottom) and had grinding issues.
I adjusted it to the point where it's about 3inches away from the bottom and the shift is like butter and clutch grabs perfectly fine.

I hope this helped.

Danny23 Aug 12, 2006 01:23 PM

adjust the clutch so that there is no play at all and then adjust it so you have about 3MM play at the top.

jrsimon27 Aug 12, 2006 02:42 PM


Originally Posted by smokedmustang
Does the clutch adjustment adjust the "height" of the clutch pedal only? OR does it effect when the clutch engages? I assume this will prolong the life of the clutch somehow? ie makes sure there is no incedental rubbing of the clutch material if engagement is 1" off the floor, as opposed to 3" off the floor?

I have a stock one in my driveway (Friends), and his clutch engages 3" off the floor, or "close to the top", and my Twin Plate engages 1" or so off the floor, and it appears this measurement is different at different times of "Heat" in the motor. Any input, or are you gonna send me packing on a "search" mission?:lol:

hi friend could you measure the distance from the fire wall to the clutch pedal rubber on the back of the pedal it has to be 4.5inches or more.measure your friends clutch pedal distance from the firewall and just tell me how far it is from it while the clutch pedal is disengage also measure your pedal and try to leave it like his. also you could ajust the freeplay on your pedal it should be between 4-13mm.
but please measure his clutch distance and post back, thanks. :thumbup:

jrsimon27 Aug 12, 2006 03:23 PM

also my pedal would disengage by 3 inches from the floor but i had to adjust it higher to about 4inches cause my gearbox got very notchy i think its cause i warped my disc or flywheel but it still grabs fine.

smokedmustang Aug 12, 2006 04:17 PM

Does this engagement point apply for Twin plates? or stock clutches? I have the Exedy twin, should that be any different?? Thanks for your input.

jrsimon27 Aug 12, 2006 04:34 PM

i think its the same engagement point, but maybe you should adjust it a bit higher or you could get locked out of gear

smokedmustang Aug 12, 2006 05:03 PM


Originally Posted by jrsimon27
i think its the same engagement point, but maybe you should adjust it a bit higher or you could get locked out of gear

Thanks bro!!!

smokedmustang Aug 12, 2006 05:12 PM

This might help. http://evomoto.com/tech_info.php?tPa...6d347c340830f5

I am doing it NOW, will let you know how it goes!!

wickedpapercut Aug 12, 2006 08:49 PM

make sure you tighten the adjustment bolt ...i thought a i did and over time it came a little bit loose :-p

smokedmustang Aug 12, 2006 09:24 PM


Originally Posted by wickedpapercut
make sure you tighten the adjustment bolt ...i thought a i did and over time it came a little bit loose :-p

thanks papercut! I almost forgot also. I love the feel of it now!! It engages 3" off the floor, and is much better in "feel". 2 turns clockwise is all I did!! Thanks for all your help!!!{thumbup} :headbang: :apimp:

revvin9k Aug 14, 2006 10:36 AM


Originally Posted by smokedmustang
This might help. http://evomoto.com/tech_info.php?tPa...6d347c340830f5

I am doing it NOW, will let you know how it goes!!


Thank you so much for this link, my car would not go into gear when I first started it. After some adjustments, she's perfect. I have an Exedy Hyper Single, that came w/ the car. Thanks for the link. {thumbup}

smokedmustang Aug 14, 2006 05:57 PM


Originally Posted by revvin9k
Thank you so much for this link, my car would not go into gear when I first started it. After some adjustments, she's perfect. I have an Exedy Hyper Single, that came w/ the car. Thanks for the link. {thumbup}

Your welcome!! Nice avatar!!:lol:


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