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Originally Posted by lippy
I preloaded it by about 0.25" - maybe a bit more. So with the preload, position of the clutch pedal, and slave stroke, I'm getting probably 1.10". Still no dice. I put it in gear, had my wife press the clutch, and it was still engaged (couldn't move the car). Bummer.
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I guess you are putting it in a higher gear (5th) to try to turn by the rear wheels - correct? Hate to ask as it should be obvious, but you definately have something odd going on here.
Since Brent installed the clutch and flywheel, I assume he used the proper ARP bolts and they are not too long and binding on the back of the block or bellhousing plate when the clutch is pushed and the thrust bearing clearances are taken up. Have you rotated the engine by hand at all since receiving it? It's not locked up by the starter motor is it? I guess a test would be to pull the plugs and try to rotate the motor from the balancer bolt while someone is pushing in the clutch.
I'm kind of afraid this is all pointing back to the input shaft length again or something on the clutch installation.
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