Speed_Racer 61
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I've recently completed an auto to muncie 4 speed trans conversion on my 61 Bisc with all restored factory linkage/fork. New 168 tooth flywheel, and a 552 cast iron bellhousing.
I installed an 11" LUK clutch kit but the issue I'm having is that the total release bearing travel is not enough to fully disengage the clutch disc, even with the clutch free play eliminated/release bearing right up against fingers of the clutch with the pedal up. It grinds in reverse, hard to grab any gear, and the car wants to move with even the slightest movement of the clutch off the floor. The angle of the fork is correct and there's doesn't appear to be any slop in the linkage, so I'm thinking that this clutch must just need more distance to disengage than the stock linkage is designed to provide.
I'd rather not lengthen the 'arm' on the zbar to get more throw either.
Can anyone recommend a specific 11" clutch for a 10 spline Muncie that they've had luck with working with the stock linkage which at least allows for some free play adjustment?
I installed an 11" LUK clutch kit but the issue I'm having is that the total release bearing travel is not enough to fully disengage the clutch disc, even with the clutch free play eliminated/release bearing right up against fingers of the clutch with the pedal up. It grinds in reverse, hard to grab any gear, and the car wants to move with even the slightest movement of the clutch off the floor. The angle of the fork is correct and there's doesn't appear to be any slop in the linkage, so I'm thinking that this clutch must just need more distance to disengage than the stock linkage is designed to provide.
I'd rather not lengthen the 'arm' on the zbar to get more throw either.
Can anyone recommend a specific 11" clutch for a 10 spline Muncie that they've had luck with working with the stock linkage which at least allows for some free play adjustment?