I just bought the sho source ceramic tob and there is a metal insert that doesnt seem to slide over the tranny shaft. am i supposed to use it? no instructions on how to install. also what should i use for pins? might be a dumb question but i never done this procedure before.
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shotime1994
AirHammerAndrew
Are you talking about the metal sleeve? Is there already one on the input shaft? The t.ob. kit from shosource comes with the pin.
shotime1994
AirHammerAndrew
The pin is just to keep the t.o.b centered for install. The sleeve should be tight and should go on without extreme force.
shotime1994
AirHammerAndrew
Put a deep socket on the sleeve and tap it on with a rubber mallet.
shotime1994
AirHammerAndrew
Put the pin that should be taped to the bottom of the box in place and install the trans.
Eric VerValin
PiMPSKiLLET
lol thats fine it should work.. 
I think he went to bed..
I think he went to bed.. 
platoribs
Live to Drive
Now tear off the quill sleave (probably distroying it) buy another, buy green loctite, apply loctite and install the sleave again.
If you don't do this you'll be back in there within 5000 miles, ask me how I know!
Maybe tack weld it?
You might be able to get the green loctite to "wick" into the quill sleeve after it's installed. Position the tranny so the input shaft is pointing towards the sky. Now apply a drop at a time between the quill sleeve and the aluminum input shaft. Watch to see if it is being absorbed into the quill. If this works, keep slowly repeating this process until you see the green loctite run out the bottom of the quill.
Most SHO specialists recommend installing with green Loctite sleeve retainer, and I installed mine that way. However, my previous clutch was dealer installed with no green Loctite, and there was no problem with the sleeve slipping after over 100K miles on that clutch. I have seen two sleeve designs. One is a plain sleeve. With that type, I would insist on using green Loctite. But the more pervasive kind is a sleeve that has two locking tangs cut into it near the end. That type, IMO, is unlikely to come off. If the sleeve tries to move, the tangs dig in. That is the kind of sleeve that was dealer installed on my car, and as I said it was never a problem. If you have that kind of sleeve, my advice would be to leave it on there and move on. Obviously, opinions will vary.
Let me add that the clutch installation video from shonutperformance is worth every penny and covers questions like this one very well.
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ok, im thinking the ones that came loose before the quill sleeve had excessive wear. i pounded good and hard and i dont think it will come loose. as for installing everything else correctly this is where I am. Trans is bolted up and it seems you have to put a whole **** of alot of pressure on the clutch lever and nothing happens. is the clutch disc supposed to be pressed super tight againt the pressure plate and flywheel after tighntning? dont think im missing anything else but maybe some advice on kind of fluid and how much it takes. cant find my chiltons..
Sure you have the disc in the right direction (one side is stamped "engine" or some such).
You will not be able to operate the clutch release lever by hand, in any event.
You will not be able to operate the clutch release lever by hand, in any event.
Racer X
SHO Pilot, Retired
I had to beat my sleeve like it owed me money to get all the way on.
I only used red loctite.
I only used red loctite.
Trying to match the pink crank pulley?
Racer X
SHO Pilot, Retired
You know it.
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