Clutch alignment tool

[Greg F]

Just got my clutch back from Tennessee Clutch and it looks great. I aligned it by sight so far, but was wondering where I can by the tool to make it right. Tried napa and pep boys but no luck. Anyone have an extra they'd like to sell.

Thanks greg

[Fluid drive]

A transmission in put shaft works well too - anyone you can borrow one from? Most guys that have a basic metal lathe can also manufacture one very easily too.

Fluid Drive

[JIPJOBXX]

I'm surprised that NAPA doesn't have a generic type of tool used to align that plate with. Usually its just a dowel made of plastic or wood. I would try another store and see if they have any hanging up on the supply parts area's.

[TodFitch]

Way back in the 1970s when I first replaced a clutch and lacked the tool an old-timer at work said he'd always just used a sawed off broom handle.

I guess if you can find a wooden dowel the right diameter it would work too.

[Phil Martin]

Harbor freight has the plastic kind.

[aero3113]

I'm surprised that Tennessee Clutch didn't include one,they did with mine.

[William Davey]

If you have access to a wood working lathe, a substitute wooden alignment tool is very easy to make. Take dimensions from your transmission input shaft. Make the tool long enough to reach past the bell housing and use hard wood if available. Simple and cheap.

[Greg F]

aero:

Was thinking about giving Randall a call and see if he has one he could send me. Man they do great work there, and was quick.

Thanks guys for all your help, couldn't do any of this without your help!

PS: you fly?

[Don Coatney]

I have done many clutch replacements in my lifetime and never owned an alignment tool. I used the eyeball method and I left the pressure plate somewhat loose when I initially installed the transmission. This would allow the disc to "float" a bit and allow the transmission input shaft to center the disc as I installed it. Once the transmission is in all the way then I tightened the pressure plate bolts. The tool will make things a bit easier but the job can be done without it.

[moose]

I just did this last night without a tool. Eyeball method has worked for me for years. I line it up as best I can by eye, tighten everything, get the transmission in place as far as you can, have the clutch pedal pushed to let it slip into place.

Last night on the A by myself, with the floor out, I could push the clutch with my foot and still reach the transmission to wiggle it into place. I better slow down with the beer or my belly will get in the way next time I have to do this procedure:eek:

I have done many clutch replacements in my lifetime and never owned an alignment tool. I used the eyeball method and I left the pressure plate somewhat loose when I initially installed the transmission. This would allow the disc to "float" a bit and allow the transmission input shaft to center the disc as I installed it. Once the transmission is in all the way then I tightened the pressure plate bolts. The tool will make things a bit easier but the job can be done without it.