2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

RE: drivetrain troubles...help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-04-06, 10:34 AM
  #1  
Full Member

Thread Starter
 
TurboRxHeaven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Fred'Vagas
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question RE: drivetrain troubles...help

recently did 91 Turbo II conversion to my 88 N/A car...when i pulled motor and tranny out of donar car everything worked perfectly, put it all back together and put it in my car and transmission would not engauge into any gears. Bled the slave 15-20 times until it had full pressure..called RP Performace in Manassas, and they told me i either put the clutch disc in backwards "which it wasnt" or the pilot bearing is bad. i dont understand how when i pulled it out i could drive the donar car and now something is wrong? Any help would be very much appreciated
Thanks,
-Ryan
Clutch setup is a SR Motorsports 9.5 lb flywheel and an ACT clutch with automatic counter weight.
Old 02-04-06, 11:24 AM
  #2  
certified nutz and boltz

 
n/a-luvr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: myrtle beach, sc
Posts: 230
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Did you leave the motor bolted to the tranny? (sounds like you didn't) With the engine off - can you put the car in gear? Is the clutch fork being moved far enough to disengage the clutch? (my slave cylinder had some spacers to extend the pushrod is why I ask) Are you able to watch the clutch fork move?

I've never seen a pilot bearing stop a clutch from working, but then again I've never done clutch work on a rx7. ~rich
Old 02-04-06, 12:37 PM
  #3  
Full Member

Thread Starter
 
TurboRxHeaven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Fred'Vagas
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by n/a-luvr
Did you leave the motor bolted to the tranny? (sounds like you didn't) With the engine off - can you put the car in gear? Is the clutch fork being moved far enough to disengage the clutch? (my slave cylinder had some spacers to extend the pushrod is why I ask) Are you able to watch the clutch fork move?

I've never seen a pilot bearing stop a clutch from working, but then again I've never done clutch work on a rx7. ~rich
no, i unbolted tranny from motor...but nothing fell out...put a new throw out beaing in there...used clutch alignment tool to get clutch disc centered...input shaft went in smoothly with not binding or anything of that matter..the slave looked to be pushing the clutch fork and everything fine...i mean maybe i should try these spacer's ur talking about, can u go a little more in depth and explain those better, that a way i can try that and see if that helps out..i appreciate the help
Thanks,
-Ryan
Old 02-04-06, 11:17 PM
  #4  
certified nutz and boltz

 
n/a-luvr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: myrtle beach, sc
Posts: 230
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Well, they look like washers to me! I didn't put them in there - I believe they went on the slave side of the pushrod. I'll check in the morning.

Are you sure you installed the throwout bearing correctly OR did the fork not get installed on the pivot ball? Mebbe the pivot ball is broken. here:
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/PROBLEMS/DT/.../FORK/fork.htm

~rich
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MODRIFT7
Old School and Other Rotary
1
09-22-15 12:14 PM
Wicked93gs
Other Engine Conversions - non V-8
0
08-23-15 10:14 AM



Quick Reply: RE: drivetrain troubles...help



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:51 AM.