Clutch Alignment Tool

[JASTECH]

I can't locate my alignment tool sence I did a nice Vett that came in. What do you think about this one and is it USA? Please fellows

OTC 4528 SAE and Metric Clutch Alignment Tool Kit - 17 Piece

 

[richfinn]

I just use this type

 

[GRX]

Have had that happen to me before. If in a pinch you might try a couple of deep well sockets. A smaller one for the pilot bearing, and slide a larger one over it that fits the clutch disk.

 

[MattPersman]

i have that OTC kit, its not bad for the money

 

[Cryptic1911]

just stuff a socket in there

 

[LSU]

I've done it with the socket and with a large wooden dowel.

I like the dowel. We took a large dowel and sort of grinded it down to make the ends sort of sharp to help align things.

Years ago I had a commerical wooden one. It worked well.

 

[Drisco Z71]

anyone ever used this before?

http://www.harborfreight.com/clutch-pilot-tool-set-66539.html

 

[GRX]

I have an extra input shaft for aligning the clutch in my GTO.

 

[e-tek]

I've used my **** before - but then you ARE in a pinch!!

Or the socket trick.....

 

[plinker]

My Dad has a Napa/KD made one, Cripe's had them, not sure if they still do. Likely made in Taiwan now.

I myself like the splined ones that come with the clutch set. They are easy to use.

 

[mtwaterguy]

I've used my **** before - but then you ARE in a pinch!!

Or the socket trick.....

If it'll fit in a pilot bushing why get a socket dirty?

 

[Outlawmws]

I usually align by touch on the edge of the clutch plate to the edge of the pressure plate. Always seems to work unless the plate is significantly smaller than the P Plate, or for multi disk clutches.

 

[nmk_61802]

I guess I've always just used they one that came with the clutch.

I've used my **** before - but then you ARE in a pinch!!

I'm usually busy lifting the car with that.

 

[JASTECH]

Socket/socket! Never thought of that, lol
My old set had one sliding cone shape and a hand full of pilot adapters. I still have the pilot bearing puller atleast.

Thanks, JASTECH