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Will this clutch disk work?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Project71-5, Apr 26, 2006.

  1. Apr 26, 2006
    Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

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    On the right is the disk that came with the NAPA clutch kit I bought about 4 years ago. Since I have everything torn apart I ordered a new disk from Krage and they sent me a Sachs.

    They are identical except for the splined collar on the Sachs which protrudes to the flywheel side more than on the NAPA disk. Should this be a problem or should I send it back and go with a NAPA unit? Both disks are shown flywheel side down.
     
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  2. Apr 26, 2006
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    As long as the hub in the center of the disc doesn't hit the flywheel, you should be fine.. I just ordered a Sachs for mine. Hi Joe!
     
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    Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

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    Hiya Patrick!

    Will bolt the flywheel on and check to see if it hits. Thanks!
     
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  4. Apr 27, 2006
    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    Only one of those will probably work. Which one? I can't say. I had much less difference between two disks and one of them wouldn't release, at all. Good luck. I had my tranny out three times in one day before I figured it out.
     
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    Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

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    I have the disk and PP bolted to the flywheel and everything fits just fine. The only difference that I could see was the stickout of the collar. I was worried that it would hit the crank but it clears it just fine.
     
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

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    Well after I got everything all bolted back together, guess what clutch won't release all the way!!?? :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

    I have it adjusted as tight as it will go but it still doesn't release. I put in a different TO bearing along with the disk but it was nearly identical to the NAPA unit I had in there. The only difference was the splined collar on the clutch disk and I could see no interference when I bolted it all together. Anyone have any simple things to check before I pull it apart again? :mad: :mad: I put in a new pilot bushing as well but I checked it before I put it in and it spun freely on the input shaft.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Make sure the throwout fork is seated on the pivot ball properly.... I've had issues there with mine ...
     
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    arts cj5

    arts cj5 New Member

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    do you have a cross shaft that is in backwards like my 1955 //i put mine in wrong clutch would not release
     
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    arts cj5

    arts cj5 New Member

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    i should say i put mine in wrong and the clutch would not release
     
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  11. Apr 27, 2006
    Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

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    Just went out and fooled around with it again for a few minutes. I'm really confused now because it seems to be getting better? Maybe all the new parts just needed to seat correctly?

    Anyways I'm more that ****ed from earlier and done for the night. Will give an update tomorrow.
     
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