I just put my engine back into my 445 and there is no way that the clutch linkage is going to work. And this is the second time! (definition of insanity) The problem seems to be that the clutch fork is positioned at an angle pointing rearward almost to the back of the bellhousing opening. I'm using a 544 B-18 bellhousing and stock linkage attachment point with new stock push rod, rubber bushing, metal cap and all the proper stuff and the problem is that even with the crank arm on the cross shaft pointing sraight back, the push rod at maximum adjusted length doesn't even touch the fork arm.

The first time this happened, I pulled the engine back out and took the clutch to several people who should know (IPD, Ott's Friction, Peter's Auto) They all assured me I had the right clutch and bearing and I must be nuts. I also checked the flywheel against the originals from the B-18 and the '75 B-20 that I am using and determined them to be the same thickness and same backspacing to the mounting surface.

I would appreciate any suggestions at this point.

Thanks,
Buz

Maybe, as suggested, it's that the pivot on the frame isn't located in the right place for a B18 configuration?

There's a pic in the gallery under 444-544 whatever that shows the stock location of the original bracket and a heim joint replacement that allows the B16 car to use a B18 bellhousing (and clutch!). It's the 4th pic down on the second page.



Best,

Cameron
Rose City

I don't know the specifics, but I have heard the clutch mechanisms aren't the same between B16 and B18 engined cars, although they do apparently look a lot alike.
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'63 PV544 rat rod, '93 Classic #1141 245 +t

Throwout bearing in backwards?

Hello Buzz,

It would really help if you could post or send some detailed pictures of the clutch linkage pieces that you are using, preferably mounted on the car.

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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90501

There are two differant Through out bearings and they are differant lengths