anybody know what clutch alignment tool i use to align my McCloud dual disk clutch with a RBT 5ds and a 351w block? do they have a part number? i use to just eyeball it but i dont like to struggle with this - especially with how heavy this trans is--cant muscle this stuff around anymore.
clutch alignment tool for RBT 5DS to 351W
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Not sure what input shaft your RBT used as there are a few specs but the stock Pantera ZF which I am "guessing" is your spec is a 1 and 1/16" diameter 10 spline tool like the Ford mustang. The pilot bearing and ZF snout is 17mm or .67mm
Bill Kearley
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I just opened your link Lee, easy to come by.
A must with a twin disc
I take it that your McCloud package didn't come with a plastic tool. its not hard to find one. My RBT has a GM spline.
Make sure to check input length and bell housing runout.
A must with a twin disc
I take it that your McCloud package didn't come with a plastic tool. its not hard to find one. My RBT has a GM spline.
Make sure to check input length and bell housing runout.
Thank you Bill. I bought this GT 40 all apart--the guy that owned it was John Bach who is no longer with us. Im having to figure this out on my own which is really fun-i truly am in heaven . Yes i checked the input shaft depth,bell housing fit,runout,and i think im going to test fit the trans before installing just to be sure. I got the cl;utch alignment tool coming from Summit. part number 105304 given to me by McCleod - 10 spline RST clutch
Do you have the pilot bearing already installed in the crank?
Thanks Lee. I found it by calling McCloud its a part number 105304
Yes and its a brass bushing. Only thing im not sure of now is where do i put the input and output hydraulic clutch lines. Im guessing thru the two holes for the manual throw out bearing rod? Not sure--didnt take this thing apart - but i dont see any other openings
I would replace the hydraulic TO bearing with standard unit. A lot of fiddling with the hydraulic to get it right. Search the forum here for other's experiences.
Standard RBT input shaft spline is 29 mm x 10. This comes from the BMW M1 configured ZF box.
www.bimmerworld.com
BMW Clutch Alignment Tool - E30
Required to align clutch disc during installation
Bill Kearley
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If you go with an internal release you can use the cross shaft holes, just remember, air will come out the top. I used the cross shaft holes with out a problem. If I do make a change I'll use an external slave.
As for the crank bushing I had to make my own as the input shaft was to short for my liking. I also milled an 1/8 inch on both ends.
If the shaft length is good the Ford bearing should work. If you don't go that rout use an oillite bushing, not just brass.
As for the crank bushing I had to make my own as the input shaft was to short for my liking. I also milled an 1/8 inch on both ends.
If the shaft length is good the Ford bearing should work. If you don't go that rout use an oillite bushing, not just brass.
Ron McCall
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I would strongly consider Lee's advise about converting it back to the external slave arrangement. Much easier to fix if something fails or needs adjustment.
Ron
Ron
