Release bearing issue. Spec stage 2 kit

[Oheggem]

Hi guys.

79 930.

Before i install my engine for the 4th time () i hope to get this sorted. I`ve searched and read for days as i don`t want to bother people here but i just got tired of taking the engine in and out.

So i got a new clutch kit. Spec stage 2. Installed and as with the Sachs, the release bearing is hanging by the pressure plate. Every time i install it looks like it`s right. Fork cling to both ears and seems to be onto the bearing guide, but when i press the clutch pedal it just feel like i stretch the cabel. I can`t know for sure but i`ve not felt the clutch pedal feel yet. Feels like the bearing gets stuck on the bearing guide. Is the feeling that it`s hard but sort of smooth i want right? The sachs clutch was semi hard but had the clutch feel. You bottom out sort of.

Before i install yet again i`ve taken a video and if you look closely at 14 sec it kind of jams if i turn the arm to far back. I have to adjust the height and back and forth to connect again. In this i rotated the bearing 180 to se if that helps. In out, in out in out... So tired of it


Please check the video and give me an opinion please.

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[Jim2]

My opinion is, your release bearing is not engaged in the pressure plate fingers. You need to hold it against the fingers as you tighten the pressure plate down.

Right now I suspect the grease groove inside the bearing bore is hanging on the edge of the guide tube.

Wait for other opinions.

[Oheggem]

Thx for that. The release bearing is as lose as it was when i dismantled the Sachs. From tightening the PP it is a good 1-1.5cm clearance to actually stay in place, front to back. It`s totally hanging and not close to sticking to anything.

Maby i need to give it a yank to get it to the next groove. My first time

Sorry for the ignorance but i`ve taken the engine out several times now, during a Megasquirt install so seriously exited to see what`s happeing there

[Jim2]

Your pressure plate fingers need to be in this groove BEFORE tightening down the pp bolts.

[Oheggem]

Really? Whaen i removed it it just fell out as lose as it is now. The i need to pry it to get to that point.. I`ll do it and let you know. Thx a lot!!!

[Jim2]

You need to hold the bearing against the fingers AS you tighten the pp bolts. The bearing is then captive in the fingers.

[Oheggem]

Success! Engine now in and it`s staying in. Got a smooth clutch feel and all is good. Now the rest of the build.

Thank you for helping!

[Jim2]

Good, rock on!

[JacobS911]

Sweet! nice work!