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Old 06-05-2023, 08:34 PM
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Just to say, without the linkage or return spring in place, if you hold the end of the clutch fork where TO bearing is just touching the PP, the end of the clutch fork (where the rod sits in pocket) should be at a 90 degree angle to the centerline of the drivetrain.

If it's past that 90 degrees, the TO is too tall, if it's before that 90 degrees the TO is too short.

There is a limited range of motion of the fork, it has to be at rest at that 90 degree angle to the drivetrain centerline.

Think about it, if you're holding the clutch fork in your hand, with the TO installed, the fork ends will contact the retainer area and be forced into the opposite side of where it rides. That's how you get those divots/marks, it's binding from over/under range of motion.

To me, it appears the TO is too short, or the bellhousing ball is too short. Or possibly both

Take pics and post, include shots of the Z bar and spring.


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