JohnEngland
Well-Known Member
I have a Mcleod RST twin disc clutch set up on my 470 stroker, 23 spline tranny. My problem is that the clutch does not fully release and reverse grinds and its hard to get in to 1st. I have had the clutch out 3 times. The first time it was taken out to inspect and check assembly and put back in.The second time I called Mcleod and they said to remove it and do some test on the clutch, with a press out of the car. Throw out bearing was to be pressed down .445 inch and then a .020 feeler gauge should fit between friction plates. Needless to say the .020 feeler gauge did fit between the transmission friction plate and would not go in on the motor side friction plate. Clutch was shipped back to mcleod. they rebuilt it and sent it back. I did the test again this time the .020 feeler fit in the motor side friction plate but was real tight. I called mcleod and they said this was the way it was suppose to be. I installed the clutch again and it still grinds in reverse and its hard to get into gear. It appears that the clearances in the motor side friction plate is tight and dragging on the input shaft. The transmission (rear) side plate has a large gap (large clearance) Has any one had issues with the Mcleod RST clutch and the front plate dragging. The throw out bearing is adjusted off of the fingers about 1/4 inch.... Any input would be greatly appreciated....Thanks in advance.