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Old May 19, 2015 | 10:27 PM
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I'm installing an LS7 clutch onto an LS7 flywheel. I verified the flywheel part number and it's correct (12571611).

With the pressure plate resting on the flywheel dowel pins, the pressure plate is not flush against the flywheel. I've given it a few blows with a rubber mallet but it seems it will need to be "pulled in" while tightening the pressure plate to the flywheel. I don't want to force anything.

Is this normal?

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Yes that's normal, think about how the clutch engages and disengages; Technically right now it's engaged, but since there aren't any bolts holding it tight to the flywheel, its not applying any force to the clutch. If it was flush, how is it going to sandwich the clutch against the flywheel tight enough to not slip?

Run up each bolt as evenly as Possible. I usually run up each bolt, then do half a turn on each one until they've reached. then torque them.
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Yes that's normal, think about how the clutch engages and disengages; Technically right now it's engaged, but since there aren't any bolts holding it tight to the flywheel, its not applying any force to the clutch. If it was flush, how is it going to sandwich the clutch against the flywheel tight enough to not slip?

Run up each bolt as evenly as Possible. I usually run up each bolt, then do half a turn on each one until they've reached. then torque them.
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