It's maddening how = many variables can come into play when this happens. Have you tried turning the= crankshaft by hand while pushing? Sometimes you can get some kind of idea = where the interference is coming from. Look for signs of rubbing in the bell = housing. Too much grease in the pilot hole? How about extra long bolts to draw it in= ? Can you feel play in the clutch pedal or is it hitting right away?

On Tue, 8 May 2001 11:58:32 -0700 Zoltan <zol@foxinternet.net> writes:

I am trying for two days now and for = some reason it just would not go in to fit the transmission.

I did this many times, and it is a few = minutes job normally.

This time there is no luck.

I use a centering tool.

I even measure it around with a caliper.

I use the same clutch plate that was on= before.

Nothing is obstructing in the pilot = bearing hole.

The two bodies are lined up well.=

I wiggle, turn, push, curse, sweat, hope= , nothing...

What can be the hold up?

Zoltan