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Old 11-24-15, 09:59 PM
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rx4 trans problem

OK so I need some info, I'm in the process of putting a 13b with a 225mm flywheel and clutch in a 74 rx4 with its factory 4 speed.
Now the problem is, it seems the pressure plate is hitting the bell housing.
I can turn the motor by hand then it hits and locks down, I can turn it back the other way and same thing.
So is it not possible to use a 225mm clutch with the factory 4 speed?
Old 11-25-15, 12:16 AM
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It should work. I have a factory 74 REPU 4 speed in a rotary MG Midget with a 225mm pressure plate and it fits perfectly.
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I'm using an act clutch and pressure plate. But the pursue plate is definitely hitting something in the bell housing, it will only let the engine turn half a rotation by hand. I'm going to pull it back out for the 3rd time now and see if I can find where it's hitting, I'll let you know what I see, this just sucks.
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Fixed it. On the top of the bell housing right in front of the clutch fork on the inside. There's a little hump that I had to trim down with my angle grinder. Now it turns freely.
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