clutch alignment question

[stevepeanut]

the pinto I bought has been in use on another car, until recently. It was removed then stored. The clutch is untouched since removal. Will it be ready to fit to the gearbox.

 

What I am asking is, is it possible for the clutch parts to have moved around and not be properly in line. Or should I expect it to be all in line and go straight on?

[evil knievel]

Unless it has suffered a knock or been tampered with it should still be aligned

[stevepeanut]

Unless it has suffered a knock or been tampered with it should still be aligned

 

cool I'll find out tomorrow

[baz105e]

hope you've checked there is the same ammount of splines on the friction plate steve, nothing worse than getting the engine in the finding out that the clutch friction plate isn't connected to the box (been there done that)

[w p e]

center plate can be stuck to the flywheel if been unused for a long while

[vibrating_Cake]

center plate can be stuck to the flywheel if been unused for a long while

 

yeah, and it takes a massive jolt to get it out again!

 

i'd just whack a new clutch on, they arent too expensive!

 

when i put the zetec in mine, the clutch had stuck fast and wouldnt disengage...

 

after going up and down the road, full throttle, nothing, full throttle, nothing in 1st gear i managed to free it up.

 

slipped like a bitch forever after until i changed it .

[caprinerd]

as said above check the splines if you are going to use it but imho id replace the clutch as seeing it doesnt mean all is well but if you fit new then you`ll know its a good one