Time to fit the flywheel. Note the casting mark I am pointing to.
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Note the white mark on the crankshaft.
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Note the two align. This indicates the crankshaft is at TDC for the right cylinder.
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Now examine the flywheel. There is an arrow.
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There is a line.
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There is a D.
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There is another line.
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There is an S.
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The arrow must align with the casting mark.
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The D will be visible through the corresponding hole in the transmission - very useful when setting the ignition timing!
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New flywheel bolts and Schnorr washers. I use blue Loctite on the threads.
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The flywheel is secured in place.
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Set the engine on it's nose and fit the springs.
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Fit the pressure plate. Note that the dot on the tooth must align with the arrow on the flywheel. Doing so is necessary to make sure the springs fit into the approprieate recess.
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With the pressure plate in place, I stick my finger in the hole and verify that each spring is properly seated. I've never had problems myself, but I had to repair a bodged clutch job made by a well known shop because they had failed to ensure the springs were seated properly. The clutch did not function correctly. The shop refused to redo their work or even recognize that the clutch clearly did not function properly. Unbelievable.
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I use this tool to compress the pressure plate and align the clutch plates. Historically, I've used a variety of tools to get the job done. But, I like this tool sold by MG Cycle best.
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I fit this tool to prevent the flywheel from rotating while I tighten the pressure plate tool. This tool is useful for several other jobs, too. Again, I've held the flywheel by many different methods historically. But, having the right tool is nice - this one sold by MG Cycle.
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Fit a clutch plate; splines protrude toward the rear.
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Fit the intermediate plate; placement does not matter.
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Fit another clutch plate; splines protrude toward the rear.
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Fit the ring gear.
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I use new bolts and Schnorr washers to secure the ring gear to the flywheel.
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Here is the flwyheel fully assembled.
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For reference, I used these clutch plates from Stein Dinse (sold by MG Cycle in the USA).
