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Feb 15, 2008 | 07:04 PM

nobreaks254

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Eagle Crank?

I just built a 383 with a 4" Eagle crank and I have a problem with my clutch install. After the flywheel is on, the crank sticks out too far and wont let the clutch sit flat against the flywheel. Yes I have the clutch on the right way too. What to do?

Feb 15, 2008 | 08:12 PM

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Check the pilot bushing. Make sure the input shaft slides into it with the clutch off.

Feb 15, 2008 | 09:00 PM

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Here is where the clutch is hitting the crank. This part of the crank is alot longer then stock. Can I just grind it down so the clutch will fit? That sounds bad.

Feb 16, 2008 | 10:46 AM

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Give Eagle a call. I've never seen this before and don't feel comfortable giving you any advice. Call Eagle and tell em whats up.

Feb 16, 2008 | 11:32 AM

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Definatly. That would be a problem with how it was manufactured, Plus i dont think you would want to void your warrantee and kill any chance of being able to get an exchange from them if you cut that part of it off. Just my .02

Feb 16, 2008 | 11:42 AM

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I bought the crank used from a member on the board.

Feb 16, 2008 | 11:49 AM

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Double check with a stock crank to see how much longer than stock it is. If it is indeed loo long, you probably won't hurt anything by grinding it.

If I had bought it new I would send it back, but if I were in your shoes with the engine already built I'd just mask off the area around it to contain the grinding dust, and machine it down a little.