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Tony S,Fl. · 12-29-2011, 10:25 PM

What would be the sign of a clutch disc installed backwards? Clutch has to be pressed to the floor board to shift. Also it's a bear as far as pressure is concerned. It is tough. New clutch and pressure plate. ?????????? Tony

James Rogers · 12-29-2011, 10:44 PM

If the plate is in backwards it won't release.

Patrick L. · 12-30-2011, 06:30 AM

Is this something that just happened or is this car new to you ?? I would doubt the disk is in backward, but, stranger STUFF has happened.. Remove the inspection cover and have a look..

Dave in MN · 12-30-2011, 08:43 AM

You will need to adjust the trunion assembly between the clutch pedal and the clutch release lever when you install a new disk. Often it takes quite a bit of adjustment.
Good day!

Tom Wesenberg · 12-30-2011, 09:43 AM

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The throwout bearing return spring should return the clutch pedal to the up position, and you should be able to push the clutch pedal with your finger to feel the freeplay. After about 3/4" to 1" of freeplay you should have to push the pedal hard with your foot to disengage the clutch disc. If, after adjusting the trunion at the clutch pedal for the proper freeplay, you still can't make the clutch disengage by pressing the clutch pedal all the way, then the arm on the clutch release shaft may have a crack or the disc might be sticking on the splines, or the disc may be bent. I've also seen the springs in the disc come out of place and cause problems.

If the disc is installed backwards the center hub would be scraping on the flywheel mounting bolts, and this should be obvious at the time of installation.

12-29-2011, 10:25 PM	#1
Tony S,Fl. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl. Posts: 226	Clutch plate What would be the sign of a clutch disc installed backwards? Clutch has to be pressed to the floor board to shift. Also it's a bear as far as pressure is concerned. It is tough. New clutch and pressure plate. ?????????? Tony

12-29-2011, 10:44 PM	#2
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: Clutch plate If the plate is in backwards it won't release.

12-30-2011, 06:30 AM	#3
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Clutch plate Is this something that just happened or is this car new to you ?? I would doubt the disk is in backward, but, stranger STUFF has happened.. Remove the inspection cover and have a look..

12-30-2011, 08:43 AM	#4
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,411	Re: Clutch plate You will need to adjust the trunion assembly between the clutch pedal and the clutch release lever when you install a new disk. Often it takes quite a bit of adjustment. Good day!

12-30-2011, 09:43 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Clutch plate Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The throwout bearing return spring should return the clutch pedal to the up position, and you should be able to push the clutch pedal with your finger to feel the freeplay. After about 3/4" to 1" of freeplay you should have to push the pedal hard with your foot to disengage the clutch disc. If, after adjusting the trunion at the clutch pedal for the proper freeplay, you still can't make the clutch disengage by pressing the clutch pedal all the way, then the arm on the clutch release shaft may have a crack or the disc might be sticking on the splines, or the disc may be bent. I've also seen the springs in the disc come out of place and cause problems. If the disc is installed backwards the center hub would be scraping on the flywheel mounting bolts, and this should be obvious at the time of installation.