Buick V6 engine/transmission assembly, And Clutch free play adjustment |
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Buick V6 engine/transmission assembly, And Clutch free play adjustment |
Phoenix-MN |
Aug 5 2007, 10:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 927 Joined: 23-January 04 From: ST. Bonifacius,MN Member No.: 1,590 |
I have finally mated the engine and transmission together and went through the put together - take apart, put together - take apart process about 5 times to get the throwout bearing free play where I wanted it, I started out with 1 washer under the pivot ball that was about .059" thick and this only had about 1/16" free play at the end of the clutch arm. I ground the washer down to .030" and this resulted in almost 1/2" free play (too much). After several variations I ended up with a washer that was .050" thick and gave me a little less than 1/4" free play. As you can surmise, it doesn't take much to make a large change in the free play movement.
Here's a picture of the assembled engine/transmission, I have a small issue to iron out with the drivers side header before it goes into the car. It's getting closer (but no light at the end of the tunnel yet) |
Phoenix-MN |
Aug 7 2007, 09:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 927 Joined: 23-January 04 From: ST. Bonifacius,MN Member No.: 1,590 |
Phillip,
I would like to be able to say yes but I'm going to have to decline. The ring and sensor seemed to work properly on a bench setup for testing but it has not been proven to work on the "road" yet. I would hate to make and charge someone for a part that ends up not working as intended. It took me many-many hours of hand fab work to make it and I would have to ask way too much money for it. If it does pan out and works properly this part would be a good canidate for a cnc shop to turn out a small run. Once road tested this could be something that could be marketed to the masses (small 911 and 914 masses that is) that want to switch over to an electric speedometer. Paul |
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