New Clutch wont work!!?

[Tooth911]

HI every one my wrench buddy called and said he cant get the pressure plate to pull .A Little back ground newmotor and clutch and plate in a 77 911s. he has alot of experience 10yrs with 911s.we got the engine back from the rebuilder also very competent he is out of town at Lemans. were stumped tried all the usual stuff as far as adjustments cable helper spring ect .But to no avail pressure plate will not pull .any advice would be most appreciated!! thanks Chuck

[North Coast Cab]

I'm not an expert, but the fork is probably not engaging. When you mate the tranny to the motor it's critical that it falls in place. Not sure if there is an easy fix without removing tranny again.

John

[H20911]

does the pedal move and pull but the clutch will not release or does the pedal just not move at all?

[Tooth911]

pedal does not move and is very stiff

[john walker's workshop]

he didn't get the fork engaged with the throwout bearing is my guess. then the fork just backs up into the bellhousing and the pedal can't move.

[yelcab1]

I am guessing that you should check in this order.

1. Disconnect the cable at the tranny to see if the cable moves. I bet it will.
2. Then you inspect the omega spring to see if it is in the right place. If it is,
3. Drop your engine and remove transmission. You will find that:
a. Fork is bent, not engaged,
b. Center shaft is bent, or not greased
d. you have installed the clutch wrong.

good luck

[Tooth911]

thanks for advice an info JW and yelcab Ill check it out and post again