Notices
Evo General Discuss any generalized technical Evo related topics that may not fit into the other forums. Please do not post tech and rumor threads here.
Sponsored by: RavSpec - JDM Wheels Central

ACT clutch problems..go figure.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 28, 2012, 02:39 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
12secDD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Allentown,PA
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ACT clutch problems..go figure.

I recently had an ACT MB7-XTSS clutch installed. Sprung, full face disc. And when I shift at redline, more than half the time, it'll lock me out of the gear.

Other than buying a twin disc, is there any modifications I can make to correct this? Right now I have solid shifter bushings (underhook and base), STS, AMS SSB clutch lines, to compliment the clutch.
Old Mar 28, 2012, 02:47 PM
  #2  
EvoM Community Team
iTrader: (15)
 
fostytou's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Aurora, IL
Posts: 3,143
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Have you done the front lower motor mount? It almost always solves this problem especially as they get older.
Old Mar 28, 2012, 03:16 PM
  #3  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
12secDD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Allentown,PA
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by fostytou
Have you done the front lower motor mount? It almost always solves this problem especially as they get older.
No, still using the stocker.
Old Mar 28, 2012, 04:29 PM
  #4  
Evolving Member
iTrader: (35)
 
Hendrixmx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Oak Harbor Wa
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by fostytou
Have you done the front lower motor mount? It almost always solves this problem especially as they get older.
+1 noticed a huge difference in drivability when i changed this mount. Helps alot in regular daily driving as well. Makes engaging the clutch much easier.
Old Mar 28, 2012, 06:03 PM
  #5  
EvoM Staff Alumni
iTrader: (3)
 
MinusPrevious's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: So.Cal
Posts: 7,704
Received 1,384 Likes on 1,317 Posts
Search this topic. It is a very common issue w/ ACT which I have as well. I dont shift at redline (too often) so I just live w/it.

Some lock out issues can be resolved w/a simple clutch pedal adjustment which you should have done. ( I havent adjusted mine yet)
Old Mar 28, 2012, 06:28 PM
  #6  
EvoM Guru
iTrader: (1)
 
Dallas J's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Portland, Or
Posts: 5,805
Received 724 Likes on 566 Posts
Does your clutch engage near the floor or towards the top?
Old Mar 28, 2012, 06:32 PM
  #7  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (50)
 
High_PSI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,084
Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts
Motor Mounts, the engine rocks a LOT. Also adjust the clutch further out, it may not be fully disengaged.
Old Mar 29, 2012, 10:51 AM
  #8  
Evolved Member
 
dastallion951's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: riverside, ca
Posts: 1,387
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
if you dont wanna do the motor mount, i also noticed a shifting improvement when i swapped in a engine torque dampener, i used the ingalls kit. Shifting got a lot more crisp and less notchy.
Old Mar 29, 2012, 08:56 PM
  #9  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
12secDD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Allentown,PA
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Dallas J
Does your clutch engage near the floor or towards the top?
I would say in the middle. The shop that installed it did not adjust the clutch pedal, that i know of.

I ordered a set of torque solution solid mounts yesterday. All but the rear mount.
Old Mar 30, 2012, 12:55 AM
  #10  
Evolved Member
iTrader: (2)
 
superkizuna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: washington dc
Posts: 546
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
MB7-HDSS, no lockout at all. I don't just drop redlines I slip n drop them though. I'm also probably making less torque than you. With your setup you might roast my street clutch.
Old Mar 30, 2012, 07:40 AM
  #11  
EvoM Guru
iTrader: (1)
 
Dallas J's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Portland, Or
Posts: 5,805
Received 724 Likes on 566 Posts
Originally Posted by 12secDD
I would say in the middle. The shop that installed it did not adjust the clutch pedal, that i know of.

I ordered a set of torque solution solid mounts yesterday. All but the rear mount.
Its really easy to adjust, I would suggest getting the engagement higher. That will help get more separation between the flywheel and pressure plate giving more room for the "wobble" of the disc.

Another issue that may cause the binding is if they didnt clean out the splines and put a bit of light grease on it (very light of course). If not then the disc can stay rubbing against the flywheel instead of floating off it cause a little excess drag.

On all my clutches if done (dozens if you include DSMs), getting enough separation and having good detailing on the splines has always given me great shifting.
Old Mar 30, 2012, 08:51 PM
  #12  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
12secDD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Allentown,PA
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Dallas J
Its really easy to adjust, I would suggest getting the engagement higher. That will help get more separation between the flywheel and pressure plate giving more room for the "wobble" of the disc.

Another issue that may cause the binding is if they didnt clean out the splines and put a bit of light grease on it (very light of course). If not then the disc can stay rubbing against the flywheel instead of floating off it cause a little excess drag.

On all my clutches if done (dozens if you include DSMs), getting enough separation and having good detailing on the splines has always given me great shifting.
I'm going to see if these mounts fix it. If they don't, then i'll bring the engagement point out a little.
Thanks!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
billybond_09
Evo Engine / Turbo / Drivetrain
39
Feb 8, 2020 06:58 AM
martinPL
For Sale/WTB - Engine / Drivetrain / Power
1
Jun 1, 2016 09:22 PM
Clipse3GT
For Sale - Engine / Drivetrain / Power
5
Oct 1, 2015 07:17 AM
gr8stevo
For Sale/WTB - Engine / Drivetrain / Power
0
Sep 1, 2015 12:06 AM
doncarbone
04-06 Ralliart Engine/Drivetrain
4
Jan 4, 2014 10:24 PM



Quick Reply: ACT clutch problems..go figure.



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:00 PM.