twin disk install
08-15-2007, 04:16 PM
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twin disk install I am getting ready to purchase a twin disk setup from mcleod at the end of this week. Are there any extra steps or anything special i should know before attempting the install? I have installed other cllutches before, but this will be my first dual setup. Any help from the dual guys would be appreciated
08-15-2007, 11:11 PM
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The adjustable master comes with it. I figured i would use the gm slave that i have. It only has about 5-6k miles on it. Also, with the dual setup, will i just need to keep the shim on the slave? Is every thing else just like a single disk setup?
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Originally Posted by taws6m6
I am getting ready to purchase a twin disk setup from mcleod at the end of this week. Are there any extra steps or anything special i should know before attempting the install? I have installed other cllutches before, but this will be my first dual setup. Any help from the dual guys would be appreciated
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08-15-2007, 11:29 PM
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so it goes like this flywheel/first disk/floater plate/second disk/ pressure plate? and there needs to be a minimum gap between the first disk and floater. And the two clutch disks must be aligned. I am starting to think that i might be better off getting a shop to install this clutch. I just dont want to mess anything up you know. But as long as i have the gap right between the first clutch disk and the floater.......and the 2 clutch disks are aligned properly there shouldnt be any problem right? What about the shim on the slave? Do i keep it? When you say .025in. you mean measure with a feeler guage right? Sorry for so many ques, just trying to see if this is something me and a buddy can do
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08-15-2007, 11:45 PM
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It is best if bought (new and assembled) unbolt it and take it apart slowly paying close attention to how everything came apart and put it back together how it came apart...And when aligning the clutch with the pilot tool kind of lift it up a little and the imput shaft should trans. easier...When bolting the trans. upit should go in bellhousing bolt by bellhousing bolt be carefull not to strip the bellhousing...This job is a pain in the *** for your 1st time... 
08-15-2007, 11:49 PM
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Well, i have done 2 single installs before. So i know it can be a pain in the ***. I am just not sure on the dual setup. From gmracer's post, I am not sure i want to attempt it. I am sure as long as we follow the directions we should have no prob. The guy helping me has done several single setups as well. This will just be our first dual.
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08-15-2007, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by taws6m6
Well, i have done 2 single installs before. So i know it can be a pain in the ***. I am just not sure on the dual setup. From gmracer's post, I am not sure i want to attempt it. I am sure as long as we follow the directions we should have no prob. The guy helping me has done several single setups as well. This will just be our first dual.
08-15-2007, 11:54 PM
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K, i think we will attempt it. If we run into any problems, my friend knows some people that specialize in late model f-body performance. He can always call them up and have them come out and have a look-see. Thanks guys
08-15-2007, 11:57 PM
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You'll have a better idea of what's involved once you get the clutch. If you've done a single disk install you'll be fine. Just take your time and and stay organized. As for the shim I personally would leave it out. If you want to be sure call up McLeod and ask them. When they set the clutch up they probably assume your not using a shim. Leaving the shim in might, at the very worst, affect clamping force and, at the least, engagment height of the pedal. From my experience their clutches engage when the clutch pedal is close to half throw or a little more.
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Originally Posted by taws6m6
K, i think we will attempt it. If we run into any problems, my friend knows some people that specialize in late model f-body performance. He can always call them up and have them come out and have a look-see. Thanks guys
08-16-2007, 12:10 AM
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Yeah, it will be 100% brand new, i think i will purchase it from the ws6 store or byunspeed. They seem to have the best mcleod prices around. The clutch is overkill for my car. But, after killing a spec, I dont want to ever have to drop the tranny again. And when i throw some power to it later this year, I know it will handle anything i can dish out.
