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*NemeGuero* · 03-13-2005, 03:16 PM

is it possible at all to install a clutch without the alignment tool?

are they engine specific?

blu808 · 03-13-2005, 03:37 PM

most nissans are the same.

Good luck getting the tranny to slide in.

Kragens has universal ones but they are not splined and dont work that well.

TheTicTac · 03-13-2005, 03:40 PM

There is a reason they call it an "alignment" tool.

Titan · 03-13-2005, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu808

most nissans are the same.

Good luck getting the tranny to slide in.

Kragens has universal ones but they are not splined and dont work that well.

You don't need a spline, you just need a taper.

Most kits come with a selection of heads that thread onto a common shaft.

- Select the head that fits most firmly into your pilot bushing.
- Thread that head onto the shaft and insert it into the pilot bushing.
- Slide your clutch over the shaft.
- Slide your tapered tool onto the shaft, against clutch spline, thereby centering it.
- Lay your pressure plate overtop and tighten.
- Remove tapered tool along with shaft and head.

Done. I used such a tool and had my tranny up within 10 minutes ready to be bolted in, with only the aid from a jack.

Go to your local auto parts store and see if you can rent one. Here in Canada we can rent a variety of tools for free from Partsouce by putting down a refundable deposit. See if your local autostore has the same option. If not, you may have to fork out $20 or so. In either case, make sure you get one.

aa87 · 03-13-2005, 05:35 PM

I have mine in the garage, paypal me shipping and i can send it.

**Phlip** · 03-13-2005, 05:39 PM

For what it's worth, you could buy one for what shipping to Louisiana would be, but don't try and install a clutch without SOME form of alignment

brainfood · 03-13-2005, 06:04 PM

for what its worth I have done many trans to motor bolt ups about 5 out of car and 3-4 in car on various cars without an alignment tool. And havnt had any problems with any of them. eyeball it there is room for some play in the trans bolts and it will only go on one way you cant mess it up so it either goes on or it doesnt

max_misawa · 03-13-2005, 08:55 PM

you can use a long bolt or sometrhing to allign the disk as long as it is pretty close you should be alright

Max

pr240sx · 03-14-2005, 05:54 AM

Use some Krazy glue!!
Glue the disk to the pressure plate.
No need to buy/use an aligment tool
The glue will break as soon as you start your car.

240Stilo · 03-14-2005, 02:01 PM

I've done it without an alignment tool as well. Sure you might think I'm not the brightest but all I did was bolt up the pressure plate to where I can still slide the disk with my fingers. Next just feel around the outer edge to make sure the disk is straight with pressure plate. If you have time buy the tool, I can't afford to have any downtime so I did it my way.

SlideStyle180 · 03-14-2005, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pr240sx

Use some Krazy glue!!
Glue the disk to the pressure plate.
No need to buy/use an aligment tool
The glue will break as soon as you start your car.

That's a good idea! LOL

1993240 · 03-14-2005, 03:42 PM

What brand of clutch did you buy that didnt come with an alignment tool? You could always take the input shaft out of the transmission.

*NemeGuero* · 03-14-2005, 06:08 PM

bought a used OEM clutch for swap..
I already picked up the alignment tool tho.. thanks

03-13-2005, 03:16 PM	#1
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 39 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	install clutch w/o alignment tool is it possible at all to install a clutch without the alignment tool? are they engine specific?

03-13-2005, 03:40 PM	#3
TheTicTac Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: CA Posts: 449 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There is a reason they call it an "alignment" tool. __________________ GorgeousGarage L.oose S.ocks D.aisuke !

03-13-2005, 05:39 PM	#6
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,975 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	For what it's worth, you could buy one for what shipping to Louisiana would be, but don't try and install a clutch without SOME form of alignment __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

03-13-2005, 06:04 PM	#7
brainfood Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Eagle Rock, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,957 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	for what its worth I have done many trans to motor bolt ups about 5 out of car and 3-4 in car on various cars without an alignment tool. And havnt had any problems with any of them. eyeball it there is room for some play in the trans bolts and it will only go on one way you cant mess it up so it either goes on or it doesnt __________________ Bryan Rogers http://www.seriousbadass.com

03-14-2005, 02:01 PM	#10
240Stilo Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Age: 40 Posts: 1,160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've done it without an alignment tool as well. Sure you might think I'm not the brightest but all I did was bolt up the pressure plate to where I can still slide the disk with my fingers. Next just feel around the outer edge to make sure the disk is straight with pressure plate. If you have time buy the tool, I can't afford to have any downtime so I did it my way. __________________ -Juan

03-13-2005, 03:37 PM	#2
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	most nissans are the same. Good luck getting the tranny to slide in. Kragens has universal ones but they are not splined and dont work that well.

03-13-2005, 05:35 PM	#5
aa87 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport, LA Age: 36 Posts: 1,116 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have mine in the garage, paypal me shipping and i can send it.

03-13-2005, 08:55 PM	#8
max_misawa Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 265 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you can use a long bolt or sometrhing to allign the disk as long as it is pretty close you should be alright Max

03-14-2005, 05:54 AM	#9
pr240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Use some Krazy glue!! Glue the disk to the pressure plate. No need to buy/use an aligment tool The glue will break as soon as you start your car.

03-14-2005, 03:42 PM	#12
1993240 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: here Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What brand of clutch did you buy that didnt come with an alignment tool? You could always take the input shaft out of the transmission.

03-14-2005, 06:08 PM	#13
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 39 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	bought a used OEM clutch for swap.. I already picked up the alignment tool tho.. thanks