kiall Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 What do u use to align your clutch apart from a old iput shaft or the landrover tool les uses a input shaft but what do others use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Draper tool 52329. Used it on many clutches without problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green truck Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 hi i use a socket extention it fit perfectly.make sure to grease the tip of the shaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 A purpose machined shaft to fit the pilot bearing and drive plate spline bore which by coincidence is the same diameter on both series and 90/110 clutch plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 A 1/2 drive deep 15mm socket with some insulation tape wrapped around it on the end of a 4inch extension bar. Works a treat for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 tried one of those draper ones, couldn't get on with it. now use my dad's old Sykes multi tool, bar with threaded end for the crank pilot to screw onto, then a selection of sliding bushes to fit the centre of the plate, works perfectly every time (and fits other breeds too) it's a similar one to this draper kit http://www.drapertools-online.com/b2c/b2ci...?pp_skmno=39223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landi41 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 it's a similar one to this draper kithttp://www.drapertools-online.com/b2c/b2ci...?pp_skmno=39223 Seems like a decent price for what it will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiall Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 yup it does but its on for clutchs with pilot bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 You could always ignore the clutch centre alignment and opt for the outer edge instead. Most clutch covers have at least three sections where you can see the edge of the clutch plate where it is clamped by the cover. The plate is always the same size or slightly smaller than the cover, and as long as this variation is the same in all three, then the plate is centred. The tips of your fingers are very sensitive and even the smallest difference will be easily noticeable. Do the clutch cover bolts up finger tight, put an extension bar through the centre and into the spigot bearing, and using the bar as a lever - move the plate around until you can feel that all three are the same. I use a centring tool on Land Rovers, but Fords/Pugs/Renault, etc I align the clutch with the fingertip method and it has always worked. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 tried one of those draper ones, couldn't get on with it.now use my dad's old Sykes multi tool, bar with threaded end for the crank pilot to screw onto, then a selection of sliding bushes to fit the centre of the plate, works perfectly every time (and fits other breeds too) it's a similar one to this draper kit http://www.drapertools-online.com/b2c/b2ci...?pp_skmno=39223 Strange. I've got the Sykes one as well but much prefer the Draper. Guess its just what you're comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landi41 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I align the clutch with the fingertip method and it has always worked.Les. I certainly wouldn't argue your advise here Les.... In fact it is informative, but for the novice i would recommend a centering tool, especially on a dark and dreary night, when you need that engine to fit "first time" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woff Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I grinded the drive shaft off an old gear box (very sacrimental) but definately worth it. I use it all the time now saves sooooo much time. Nothing comes close to using the actual splined shaft off a gear box to suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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