[HWYSTR455]

Originally Posted by F ROCK

thank you.
I have got it all back together now with the same result.
the fork is holding the bearing against the tines without any foot pressure; but when I push the pedal, it feels like a sponge, like its only pulling a spring and I cannot feel the clutch part at all. yes, I know how it is supposed to feel. this trans came out of my 66 lemans.

also, the trans is bolted up tight to the bellhousing and the crossmember is sitting there, straight, 12" back from the jacking location, on each side; but the trans mount is about an inch too far toward the passenger side?

Just because the trans came out of another car has nothing to do how the clutch will feel, you do realize that don't you? The clutch is probably totally different than the clutch you had in the other car, right? It might just be a weak pressure plate, and the leverage the linkage provides might be different. So, now, with it all together, TAKE A PIC. You are making this way more difficult than it needs to be.

***Next step would be to measure air gap on the disc, which is done with the pedal depressed, with a feeler gauge between the flywheel and disc.***

No one here can recommend an adjustable pilot ball, different throw out bearing, or any other part without knowing the results of the above step, period.

The pics that JSPONT posted gives a good perspective on the angle/relationship of the fork to bell housing, and would be a good indication if the throw out is correct.

I have no idea what you're talking about when you say 'jacking location', and the cross member being too far to the passenger side. So, if it needs to move, move it. If the rear of the trans is off to one side, you probably boogered an engine mount from all the activity. Check them.

I strongly suggest you get a factory service manual, and review areas that you plan to work on beforehand, get familiar with how things are supposed to be assembled and terminology. It will save you tons of frustration in the future.

Also, if you're asking for advice, read the advice, make sure you are clear on the direction, and actually FOLLOW the advice. That will also help reduce the effort and frustration.

How many times did you take that thing apart and put it back together now? I think I'm just as frustrated as you are!

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