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I have a Harrington LeMans, and we pulled the engine/trans to replace oil seals/gaskets. Found out the original 8" clutch and flywheel were replaced by a 7.5" later version, 10 spline. Have multiple spares that came with the car, including two 8" clutch plates and covers. Decided to stay with the 7.5" flywheel and clutch, refacing the flywheel and replacing the ring gear. Replaced the disc with one from SS, but clutch cover unavailable so reused the original cover. New throwout bearing did not fit well, so reused the one in the car. Looked to have plenty of meat left. The slave cylinder was rebuilt, and had a threaded adjustable rod, not original but working fine. Used the correct centering tool to install clutch. Bled the system with hard pedal.
Finally had everything installed, but cannot get the car in gear. Adjusted the rod through entire length, and no joy. SS has no 7.5" clutch covers in stock. Will look for an original slave rod to replace the adjustable one, but any other thoughts? Will be in Columbia this weekend, and will ask the gurus there, but looks like my HLM will have to stay home. Thoughts? David
Finally had everything installed, but cannot get the car in gear. Adjusted the rod through entire length, and no joy. SS has no 7.5" clutch covers in stock. Will look for an original slave rod to replace the adjustable one, but any other thoughts? Will be in Columbia this weekend, and will ask the gurus there, but looks like my HLM will have to stay home. Thoughts? David