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10-26-2018, 05:54 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Virginia Beach, Va & Port Charlotte, Fl.,
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The last 3 or 4 clutch change-outs I've done has been without a "professional" clutch alignment tool. I simply use a 6" or 12" 3/8" socket extension tool and a roll of electrician's tape. I wrap the bitter end of the extension with tape so it fits snugly in the end of the crank and then measure where the splined portion of the clutch disc will be riding on the extension. I then wrap that part of the extension with tape so it fits snugly in the clutch disc. This procedure has never failed me on the first attempt!
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10-26-2018, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by undy
The last 3 or 4 clutch change-outs I've done... This procedure has never failed me on the first attempt!
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I have no doubt about that.  I'm just deciding whether I should place a bet on whether funfer2 disregards my advice and eats his thrust bearing for lunch.  |
10-26-2018, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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Originally Posted by patrickt
And you probably need the special spacer that goes between your TKO and the block.
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By special spacer between the TKO and block, do you mean the bellhousing? 
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10-26-2018, 10:35 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym
By special spacer between the TKO and block, do you mean the bellhousing? |
Alright, but it is between the the transmission and the block, just not right up against the block. |
10-26-2018, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: North of London,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AC Cars Limited, 302 EFI
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Originally Posted by FUNFER2
AC,...are you sure on those specs ?
Was looking on Jegs and did not see them
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10-26-2018, 12:38 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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I used this McLeod clutch alignment tool from Summit a few months ago. Snug fit but worked fine. FE, TKO, McLeod clutch
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/MCL-105313-F
I also have the McLeod T/O bearing: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/MCL-16031
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Last edited by dcdoug; 10-26-2018 at 12:40 PM..
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10-26-2018, 12:41 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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What were you posting on the local club board about having to take your valves apart or something?
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10-26-2018, 12:54 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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What were you posting on the local club board about having to take your valves apart or something?
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Was bored. 
I finally got the engine back in the car after the rebuild from the failed #5 main bearing (remember that thread?). After cam break-in I had to put the inner springs in and was looking to borrow a valve spring compressor that worked with shaft mounted rockers. I learned that the lever style typically used for stud mounted rockers has a slightly rounded area on top where the lever bends and is designed to work with rocker shafts.
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10-26-2018, 12:59 PM
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Yes, I remembered that something had happened... but it was soooooo long ago that I couldn't remember what. I figured your car had just been over at Scott's house for the past year or two again.  |
10-26-2018, 01:02 PM
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Yes, I remembered that something had happened... but it was soooooo long ago that I couldn't remember what. I figured your car had just been over at Scott's house for the past year or two again. |
I spared him this time.
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11-01-2018, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Eagle,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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Originally Posted by patrickt
I have no doubt about that. I'm just deciding whether I should place a bet on whether funfer2 disregards my advice and eats his thrust bearing for lunch. |
Now why,....would I believe anything you say ? Duh.... 
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11-01-2018, 07:01 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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Originally Posted by dcdoug
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Never used this type with a zerk. Just so it doesn't get over greased, it would be nice.
What size of the bushing/bearing did you use ?
Think I'll try a bearing.
I need to know the bearing size to buy the correct tool.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...lignment-tools
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11-01-2018, 07:37 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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A "self-aligning" TOB is better for you. |
11-02-2018, 09:08 AM
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I've never seen this tool before. It looks trick, so msy hsve to add it to my tool box.
15 bucks @ rockauto.
Product: W1157P
I could not find the throwout bearing on rockauto ?
McLeod Throwout Mechanical Bearing Ford
Part Number: 673-16031
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