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How much tension do I need for a clutch pressure plate?
foxy_fuchsia - November 5th, 2005 at 04:35 PM

To tension a clutch pressure plate is it 18ft/lb??

Thanks :)

barls - November 5th, 2005 at 04:54 PM

the easiest way is to use a torque wench to do it as it will give an accurate reading any other way is guessimation

foxy_fuchsia - November 5th, 2005 at 05:37 PM

Yep using a torque wrench or whatever that thing is that you set the pounds setting to and then tension it. Was just wondering if we have to set it to 18 pounds?

barls - November 5th, 2005 at 05:42 PM

yes thats right id do it all to 10 pound first then check that the clutch alignment tool moves freely and if it does then to 18 making sure that you do the bolts in a diagonal pattern ie opposites

foxy_fuchsia - November 5th, 2005 at 06:39 PM

Thanx Barlsy, your a legend! :love:

barls - November 5th, 2005 at 06:42 PM

not a problem i hope it made sense as im in to my own :beer at the moment

foxy_fuchsia - November 6th, 2005 at 10:10 AM

perfect sense :rudolf

68AutoBug - November 6th, 2005 at 10:33 AM

AS BARLS said...

You do up clutches and other things, even wheel nuts/studs ... a bit at a time... and You do the opposite ones all the time... or closest You can get....

NEVER just go round doing the bolts up in SEQUENCE.....

Lee

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