[F ROCK]

wow thanks for all the help!
I bought the clutch as a kit from napa.
the z bar came off a 68' GTO.

yes, I used the alignment tool to align the clutch and pilot bearing. i'm sure the pilot bushing didn't "tighten up" because the alignment tool fit easily, but that was my first thought too.
I managed to get the trans to seat...just had to get the angle right.

exactly how does the fork and ball and that springy thing behind the fork go together?
I think this may be where I magoo'd.
does the fork rest on the ball, or does it attach to the ball?

[tom s]

if you used a store bought plastic tool not so good.Always use a old input shaft from a broke trans.Tom

[salem1912]

Is this the ball pivot your talking about? The fork rest on the ball and is held there by the clip. Which can be knock out of position when installing trans.

[F ROCK]

I think I may have slid the clip under the ball, attaching it to the fork.

[salem1912]

if you did that is correct. Once clip in you could hold the Bellhousing upside down and it won't fall out. Can't you remove the shield and look up in there? Is the driveshaft in the car?

[HWYSTR455]

Which kit from NAPA? It's rare the kits have the correct throw out bearing, most are too short or too long, I forget which at the moment.

Take pics and post.

The clutch disc should have a stamping or label that says 'flywheel side'. In general, the raised part of the hub should go towards the pressure plate.

What kind of flywheel bolts did you use? If you have a part number that would be best to post that info.

What kind of bell housing are you using? Factory? Aftermarket?

How did you orient the tabs on the fork when you slid the throw out bearing on? Google 'install throw out bearing on clutch fork' under images and choose an image that best shows how you did yours.

Post a pic of the trans, and the shifter. Might as well post a pic of the hole you cut too, and the z-bar.

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