911 sc engine installation/clutch

scott.k · scott.k's Garage

Hello,
This morning I put my engine back into my car and as I was joining the engine and transmission, I was watching through the hole on top of the transmission to make sure that the "U" shaped clutch piece went into the grooves of the ring. I am almost positive that they did, as I was watching it and guiding it in with a long toothpick. For some reason now, I cannot seem to get the clutch pedal and clutch assembly (below transmission) to work. It seems as if the crutch cable is too long for the assembly and when I put the clutch assembly back together the pedal cable was too long to activate it.

Also, I am not able to turn the clutch shaft that goes from the clutch assembly into the transmission with the "U" on top. Even with the clutch arm I cannot turn it, which leads me to think that I misaligned.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Pictures help too.
Thanks

renders · renders's Garage

You will not be able to turn and activate the clutch by hand. The only way you will be able to do this is with the clutch pedal via the cable. It's just too hard - too much torque needed.
As for the cable make sure you have it connected properly at the pedal cluster. Also remember to adjust it. There is a screw that allows you to adjust the cable at the side of the pedal cluster. Just do a Search here on the board for clutch adjustment and you will find a lot of details I'm sure. There is no way the cable can be too long. Can you post a few pics to show what you got?
Also you should be able to reliably identify whether the arm is engaged or not with a flashlight and looking into the hole in the transmission case. Use a small mechanics mirror if needed. You should easily see if the arm rests in the groove. If that's the case you are golden.
Another possibility is off course your cable is just stretched as a way of wear. When I did my car I just got a complete new clutch cable. You may as well replace it while you are at it. It is easy to replace - if I can do it anyone can do it

yelcab1 · 11-24-2010, 07:15 PM

Make sure the cable end is attached to the pedal side (no reason why it should not be).
From under the engine, make sure the Omega spring is sprung into its correct position, laying up against the heat exchanger. From under the engine, pull on the cable and engage it to the clutch actuation arm. Then, push the tube up into the cable bracket under the transmission, and adjust the cable by turning on the nuts.

scott.k · scott.k's Garage

Ok thanks a lot. I will give that a try and will post some pictures if I can.
Thanks

scott.k · scott.k's Garage

Here are a couple pictures. Hopefully you can see it. The clutch cable seems to be too long for the arm and assembly under the transmission. But I know it isn't because it was working fine before I pulled the engine out.
Thanks
Scott

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Let me know if the picture work.

Bob Kontak · Bob Kontak's Garage

Here is a straight on shot of the spring and lever assy.

pete3799 · pete3799's Garage

It looks as if you need to snap the omega spring back into position.
Force the release arm (with a screwdriver) toward the rear of the car till it snaps into place.
Don't get your fingers in the way.

scott.k · scott.k's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by pete3799

It looks as if you need to snap the omega spring back into position.
Force the release arm (with a screwdriver) toward the rear of the car till it snaps into place.
Don't get your fingers in the way.

Thanks a lot for the help. I completely forgot that I had to push the spring back and when I did it it clicked and I realized what I had been forgetting.
Thanks a ton for the help. The clutch works well.

yelcab1 · 11-26-2010, 06:11 AM

Hm, I did say that you need to make sure that the omega spring be resting against the heat exchanger, right?