Clutch alignment

[TVR450s]

Good evening All

Anyone know where I might lay my hands on a Clutch alignment tool, either to purchase or a loaner?

Thanks

[phillpot]

Got one here you're welcome to borrow but a bit far away.


Spoilt for choice on Ebay

[TVR450s]

Top man , I had assumed that the universal set wouldn't be universal enough for a british sports car.

Its been purchased.

[Sardonicus]

Also a good eye is all you need on a single plate system anyway

[Penelope Stopit]

Sardonicus said:

Also a good eye is all you need on a single plate system anyway

As above in combination with a round bar or pipe and insulation tape

[ChimpOnGas]

Back in the day if I didn't have a clutch alignment tool of the right size I'd:

1. Pick a deep socket that was a close fit but a fraction loose

2. Make up the difference with a few winds of 3" masking tape

3. Pop said socket on an extension

This method never failed me, but I did end up with a draw full of taped up deep sockets.

We didn't have the internet back then, these days I'd probably just go on Ebay and buy one of the super cheap clutch alignment kits...... God bless the Chinese

[phillpot]

There are numerous "get arounds" from aligning by eye to various things wrapped with tape but with the proper tool being so cheap these days it's a no brainer to me


I'd go for this type......


These just make a simple job complicated (imho) .....

[TwinKam]

The latter type above is essential for clutches without a spigot bearing in the crank; predominately fwd cars. They are especially handy when the trans is merely pulled back a few inches rather than completely removed. They allow the friction plate to be centralised and held to the cover assy, and thus offered up to the flywheel as one.
But the old fashioned tool is just fine for old fashioned cars!