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#1 _A9X UC_

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Posted 20 December 2013 - 05:22 PM

Hi Guys

Could anyone tell me how to setup Pivot ball height for my clutch fork.

Its a Ford 6cyl T5 with CRS bell housing kit to suit the Holden V8

Its a cable pull clutch setup, not sure what height to set the ball too.



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Posted 20 December 2013 - 08:48 PM

I'd like to help mate and generally do but you lost me when you said F@4D



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Posted 21 December 2013 - 08:58 AM

It may be a bit of trial and error; ideally the cable end of the fork will not travel much if any forward of the pivot, it should start behind it and finish about in line with it. This gives you best clearance so the fork doesn't contact the clutch cover (double-check this), and the best leverage for a consistent pedal feel.

Check the release with the wheels in the air, they should not turn when idling with the brakes off when the clutch is released, in gear.

You can tweak the ball height a little to resolve minor issues but being a conversion there is always the possibility that you may have to alter the clutch pedal lever ratio to get the right travel. You should have a constant-run thrust bearing which sits against the diaphragm at all times, and a spring on the pedal which holds a very small amount of tension on the cable. Remember that the cable adjustment is only for setting the pedal height.

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Posted 21 December 2013 - 09:21 AM

really depends on what clutch your using ,you will need to have the car jacked up and have access to the pivot ball,the clutch fork needs to be away from the pressure plate  4 to 6 mm,


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Posted 28 December 2013 - 10:24 PM

Thanks guys

Never thought about the fork coming onto contact with the pressure plate.

Its a standard Holden 308 pressure plate and ford clutch plate to suit the T5.

Will call the guys at CRS in the new year to make sure of the adjustment.



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Posted 29 December 2013 - 08:08 AM

You need to adjust it so the fork is parallel to the clutch plate as it as the thrust bearing contacts the pressure plate under load. The fork should be as close as possible to the pressure plate without contacting it.




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