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Dec 25, 2009 | 08:32 PM

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Clutch fork mods

howdy all. i had to pull my clutch fork outta my Z to take a 1/4 inch of the mounting block and grind out some material on the arm. i assume this is because the part the slides on the TO bearing gets worn out. and i dont fell like giving gm 90 bucks for a new one. ill post some pics tom. oh and im doing this so it doesnt hit the Pressure plate. how many others have had this issue?

Dec 26, 2009 | 10:25 AM

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I had that EXACT issue when I installed a new clutch. I just took the "T" bolt off that holds the clutch fork on the tranny and ground a little material off that. Then I took the clutch fork and just took a little material off that.

Be careful though, I think I took too much material off because after I did that my clutch wouldn't engage right and I had to replace the T bolt.

Dec 26, 2009 | 10:45 AM

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so should i just grind down the fork? did you take more the a .25 inch off? the tbolt/ mounting block?

Dec 26, 2009 | 04:09 PM

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I took around 3/8" off the T bolt. I would just grind down the fork and try that.

Dec 26, 2009 | 04:33 PM

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What clutch are you using that requires you to do this?? I have a street twin and didnt need to do anything.

Dec 26, 2009 | 08:40 PM

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spec 3. its a pos. i never slipped it had two track passes and 9k and i had to replace the disk this winter when i did my 383 build getting a ST sooooon....just need some cash

Dec 26, 2009 | 08:41 PM

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achotrod i assume it has nothing to do with the clutch i beleive its the clutch for is worn where the teeth grab the TO bearing. the CF has almost 200k on er

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Dec 27, 2009 | 02:04 PM

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you got a nice looking car dopd i belong to ksfba. i say ST

Dec 27, 2009 | 03:37 PM

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I said **** it and just went straight to the ST. It was expensive but I didnt want to keep messing with clutches

Dec 27, 2009 | 03:40 PM

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1200 for a kit is pricey.i already have a findanza FW but i beleive i would buy the kit if i was gonna do ST

Dec 27, 2009 | 03:49 PM

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I had to get a new FW, MC and the ST. Speedinc had the best package prices

Dec 28, 2009 | 08:54 AM

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could i run a street twin on my findanza?

Dec 28, 2009 | 02:01 PM

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Not sure, you would have to call Mcleod to be sure, I know you cant run a stocker, so if yours is a stock replacement I say no.

Dec 28, 2009 | 07:49 PM

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What were the symptoms which led you to modify your clutch fork and where are the pics of the mods made?

Dec 28, 2009 | 07:55 PM

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the symptoms where that the fork was slightly hitting the pressure plate. yes the tbolt was tight and in correct working order. but due to milage i believe that the teeth that go on the TO bearing are worn down enough to cause this to happen or when the stock clutch exploded the fork was bent.... which is possible deffenitly so im either going to grind it and see how it works it only takes me 30 minutes to get the tranny pulled back far enough to pull the fork so if this doesnt work then i will buy a new one. no pics yet. tommorow. i can get a pic of the spot on the fork thats being rubbed tonight hold...