Clutch Pressure Plate -- Depth Adjustment

Posted by Gordon Biggar on April 21, 1998 at 20:40:19

As the re-assembly of my engine nears completion, I am rapidly becoming mechanically dangerous.Now that I have the flywheel mounted, I am debating about adjustments to the depths of the "fingers" in the clutch pressure plate.
In Les Andrews' recent book, he talks about a proper depth (from the flat of the back surface) being 5/8".Some of our Club members have told me that clutch spring pressures are tricky items to adjust, and that if mine had not presented a problem beforehand -- well you know the rest: if it ain't broke, etc., etc.The depth of my fingers from the flat of the surface is a uniform 1/4", and they offer a fair amount of resistance when I attempt to push them in.
Does anyone have any experience on adjusting clutch pressure plates?I have been unable to find any written articles on the subject.
Thanks in advance.
Gordon

Follow Ups:
Re: Clutch Pressure Plate -- Depth Adjustment Joe April 21, 1998 at 22:05:42(0)
Re: Clutch Pressure Plate -- Depth Adjustment Fred Murphy April 21, 1998 at 21:42:28(0)

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