Clutch problems

[JeremyH]

http://www.ramclutches.com/zen-cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=63&sort=20a&page=4

use Ram spacer

Now im confused. lol

What is a hyd bearing spacer and where would that go?

 

[redstangs9308gt]

I will pm with info, I don't want to take away anymore from this thread.

 

[gil_t2]

Now im confused. lol

What is a hyd bearing spacer and where would that go?

Sorry i used stock Ford TB, and got the spacer from Ram. i just sent two places to buy them from, they come in different sizes.

 

[JeremyH]

Gotcha, im gonna use the new oem slave again and use the shim from jegs and see how that does.

 

[gil_t2]

I think you will be happy, it will fix it.

 

[JeremyH]

Im sure hope so, thanks for the help.

I wonder why other guys with the same setup as me worked and why my first new slave failed after 2 days, any thoughts?

 

[gil_t2]

I am clueless on that, i never had a slave go bad. I think that it could go bad if they dry out, or if some used parts cleaner on them

If some one used a aftermarker crank, or a spacer between crank and flywheel for block clearance, that will change TB clearance

 

[tbrock]

Gotcha, im gonna use the new oem slave again and use the shim from jegs and see how that does.

+1 Just ordered the shim as well for my 3650. I'll post results for those with 3650s following this thread.

Gil t2 thanks as well.

 

[redstangs9308gt]

I think I am going to need a shim too, whats the smallest (depth) shim you can purchase? It wouldn't take much for mine. Maybe .25 tops

 

[gil_t2]

http://www.jegs.com/i/Ram+Clutches/798/598/10002/-1

 

[redstangs9308gt]

Jermey, I need a shim for sure with mine. You can tell when shifting quick that the clutch isn't fully releasing. The car will also lundge forward slightly when trying to put into gear with brakes released. Same crap the 3650 with rst did. Looks like Mcleod would tell their customers they need a shim when using their setup. 2 clutchs, 2 different transmissions 2 slaves same 8 bolt flywheel. Sooo. It has to be just the Mcleod brand. Oh and side note here. My flywheel looks brand new so I know there isn't an issue there. Zero wear.

 

[JeremyH]

Well not to sound like an ass but im glad your having the same issue, makes me feel a little better right now lol.

Hopefully with the shim we should be in business!

On my 3650 I had the RST and a 6 bolt aluminum fidanza flywheel (i have the stock crank) with an oem 05-09 slave and it did perform great zero issues with clutch engagement.

 

[one eyed willy]

whats crazy is that there has been 100 of these conversions with zero issues......i thought this was a piece of cake straight forward swap.......

 

[JeremyH]

whats crazy is that there has been 100 of these conversions with zero issues......i thought this was a piece of cake straight forward swap.......

Thats what i though as well....

Turns out going back through and talking to people there were lots of little issues.

 

[gil_t2]

Another little trick, You don't need to wire up the reverse lock-out! Some shifters are easer than others to get into reverse, so try it first. If it is hard, remove the lock-out, take it apart and cut 1/2 coil off the spring and put it back on and try it. Do not completely remove the spring only cut it down till it shifts easily.

 

[Irishman]

I hope I don't have any issues with mine. Will find out in a few days.

 

[tbrock]

Jermey, I need a shim for sure with mine. You can tell when shifting quick that the clutch isn't fully releasing. The car will also lundge forward slightly when trying to put into gear with brakes released. Same crap the 3650 with rst did. Looks like Mcleod would tell their customers they need a shim when using their setup. 2 clutchs, 2 different transmissions 2 slaves same 8 bolt flywheel. Sooo. It has to be just the Mcleod brand. Oh and side note here. My flywheel looks brand new so I know there isn't an issue there. Zero wear.

+1 on this I talked with McLeod tech (Billy) he said there "shouldn't be a need for a shim" and the same for the tech department at Exedy.

Can't wait to get the shim in see what she'll do. Thanks again I agree sorry about everyone having issues. This should be a sticky. Everyone doing anything but a stock clutch should use the Ram worksheet and measure prior to putting things back together. Potentially eleminate a lot of headaches.

 

[JeremyH]

Shim is on backorder as well...

I give up.

 

[gil_t2]

Take the TB, and make a Template. Take it to a machine shop, or welding shop, have them make you a 1/16 and a 1/8. It's just flat stock

 

[JeremyH]

Yeah, shouldnt be too hard to make one. I've just had bad luck on this project.