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Patrick L. · 05-08-2019, 02:01 PM

The spec is .002". Its not too hard to get with the unit on a bench but is tricky when in the vehicle so its my opinion that the .002" is more of a guide line in that situation.

I just turn a piece of stock to the dimension I want and then make the adjustment so each arm has the same drag. Then I tap each arm a few times gently and check/adjust them again. This is when the thing is on a bench.

When in the vehicle I just check for the tight arm and use a long .0015" feeler strip and adjust the rest to a fairly tight drag.

I'm kinda of the opinion that a chatter can come from a few issues.
Oil/grease where it shouldn't be but I don't see that very often
Finger adjustment
flywheel issue
bellhousing/clutch cover alignment

05-08-2019, 02:01 PM	#2
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Pressure plate finger tolerance The spec is .002". Its not too hard to get with the unit on a bench but is tricky when in the vehicle so its my opinion that the .002" is more of a guide line in that situation. I just turn a piece of stock to the dimension I want and then make the adjustment so each arm has the same drag. Then I tap each arm a few times gently and check/adjust them again. This is when the thing is on a bench. When in the vehicle I just check for the tight arm and use a long .0015" feeler strip and adjust the rest to a fairly tight drag. I'm kinda of the opinion that a chatter can come from a few issues. Oil/grease where it shouldn't be but I don't see that very often Finger adjustment flywheel issue bellhousing/clutch cover alignment