Clutch Problem From a Noob

[milehigh89mtx]

I've done all the searching I think I can handle for one weekend. I just installed a new CM stage 1 clutch, with new friction plate, new pressure plate and a resurfaced flywheel, new throwout bearing, new quill sleeve, new motor mounts and new clutch cable. I can't get the clutch to DIS-engage (correct term?) Basically meaning that once I get it started, I can't get it into gear, and if I try to start it in gear the car tries to move even with the clutch to the floor. I tried to manually adjust the quadrant (baby blue piece) about 10-15 clicks with no noticable improvement. I got some help and had someone hold the release arm back and pulled up on the pedal a few more clicks and got it to work halfway decent, but after reading about excessive force on the TOB on the PP fingers, I don't think this is correct. After accidently tapping the pedal getting out of the car, it "self adjusted" right back to where it wouldn't work again anyways. Could I have a faulty quadrant, worn fork, this Clutchmaster PP problem I heard about, or is it something more serious? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[SHO#7]

Well, I just ran into this issue. My Tech made a mistake and installed the disc backwards. ( It can happen ). That caused the same issue.

Second, when you installed the quill sleve, did you use some green loc-tite to ensure it does not slide on the front bearing retainer.

Mike

 

[milehigh89mtx]

So there isn't any possiblity of the problem being external? I was REALLY hoping I wouldn't have to tear the car apart again. My dad insists that it is the clutch quadrant, so is there any way to test it? Anything I can do to be positive that it is the clutch disc? But no, I didn't loctite the quill sleeve or the pressure plate bolts, again because my dad insisted that that didn't need to be done. I should probably get in there to do the loctite anyways, huh?

 

[AREA 91]

You are correct. I would not take the chance on the quill or PP bolts backing out. Time too get in there again. Green loctite on the quill, red loctite on the pressure plate bolts. Torque them in 2 stages per the factory manual.

 

[shomesomesho]

Have someone manually hold the clutch release arm (on top of the tranny) all the way back to release the clutch. If the problem does not go away, then it's not the clutch quadrant.

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

Retension the cable using the quadrent, then have somebody watch the clutch release arm move while you push the clutch pedal in.

If it doesnt move enough, you have a quadrent (or NEW cable issue)

Did you have any problem with the quadrent before the clutch install?
Did you compare the clutch cables side-by-side for proper length?

 

[milehigh89mtx]

Dang. Well, it's gonna be a long winter. My dad helped me on this whole project, but he's going back to Florida (I'm in Colorado) until next spring. I'm pretty new to the mechanic scene, but I am going to have to tackle this alone. Thanks a lot for your help.
:cry: :banghd: