I need to know how deep the step-up from where the clutch disk sits to where the pressure plate bolts needs to be.

Here is a picture of the "step-up" that I am talking about with a dime as a reference to show how deep it is.

 

What do you need this measurement for? your pic is way to blurry to see anything on the dime. I can take this measurement for you but I gotta dig up my flywheel from the basement. Maybe if I know what you need it for we can shortcut it?


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**we joined here the same day 2 years ago, lol...............no idea why that amuses me **

 

I need the measurement because I think the shop that resurfaced my flywheel didn't make the step-up deep enough. They don't have any spec on how deep it is supposed to be. Yeah, the picture isn't very good but it was only meant to show the spot that I am talking about.

Here is my thread about the total problem:https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2051580&page=1

LOL at the join date.

 

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Uh what now ? The flywheel is going to be deep enough either way, its not like they can add any material on. If anything they could of went to much according to the specs, but you don't use a penny for measurement. Either way, I'm sure you will be just fine.

 

I take it you didn't read that thread I linked to??? haha. It is causing a problem; my car won't go into gear when the engine is running. So honda never made a spec for resurfacing a flywheel????

 

Well I meant to post this here originally instead of the other thread but here it is again either way,

"Alright, I just dug up my B16 flywheel and took some pics for you and I have no idea why I'm in such a goodmood but just roll with it

Coinencidentally I too was running an Exedy stage 1 clutch with this flywheel before I took it out and went with a lightweight unit, never had problems like your mentioning but either way I took all the angles I thought could help you including a dime to compare since thats what you used.








I hope this helps you out "

 

Thanks for the pictures but you got the wrong place. haha. If you could take more pictures that would be great. Here is the place that I am talking about:



I think I found the specs that I was looking for.

 

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Uh what now ? The flywheel is going to be deep enough either way, its not like they can add any material on. If anything they could of went to much according to the specs, but you don't use a penny for measurement. Either way, I'm sure you will be just fine.</TD></TR></TABLE>



There's no way a resurfaced flywheel will cause the problem you're having.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by george34 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I take it you didn't read that thread I linked to??? haha. It is causing a problem; my car won't go into gear when the engine is running. So honda never made a spec for resurfacing a flywheel????</TD></TR></TABLE>

No I didn't , but I really don't have to. I can tell you right now the flywheel is not causing your car, not to go into gear.

I'll read the thread later but common things to cause a car not to go into gear

Unadjusted or broken clutch cable
pedal bracket bent or broken
Installation error with the clutch

 

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Cause you are goofy as a three dollar bill...but we still love you.

 

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No I didn't , but I really don't have to. I can tell you right now the flywheel is not causing your car, not to go into gear. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Couldn't the pressure plate put to much pressure on the clutch disk????? Also someone else had a similar problem as me that was cause by an flywheel that wasn't level after being resurfaced.

 

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Couldn't the pressure plate put to much pressure on the clutch disk????? Also someone else had a similar problem as me that was cause by an flywheel that wasn't level after being resurfaced.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Being level is two different stories, but if you took it to any reputable machine shop, its pretty hard to screw something like this up, but it can happen to check to see if its level.

And I wouldn't say the pressure plate would put to much pressure, if its unlevel the clutch disc is not gripping like it should. I would say though this is not common at all, if something like this were to pop up in our shop, that would not be the first thing I would suspect.

 

[IMG] I went to the shop that resurfaced the flywheel today and nobody has a clue of what to do....

It looks like there is about a 5mm gap between the pressure plate and the flywheel.



Here is a picture of the side of the clutch disk that is facing up(not touching the flywheel) so that you know it is not the clutch on backwards. My hand is on the side facing up.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by george34 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">[IMG] I went to the shop that resurfaced the flywheel today and nobody has a clue of what to do....

It looks like there is about a 5mm gap between the pressure plate and the flywheel.
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Is it on the dowels all the way ? If you had better pics we might be able to help you more.

 

I'm going to get my flywheel and clutch back tonight or tomorrow. I will get better pictures then.

Is the "step-up" supposed to be at a slight angle?? I just bought a flywheel from advance auto, to use as a reference or maybe I will try it on the car, and the step-up is at an angle.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by george34 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I'm going to get my flywheel and clutch back tonight or tomorrow. I will get better pictures then.

Is the "step-up" supposed to be at a slight angle?? I just bought a flywheel from advance auto, to use as a reference or maybe I will try it on the car, and the step-up is at an angle.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The side walls, it really should not matter. I think your looking to deep into a flywheel.

 

ok. What should I take pictures of tomorrow(angles/ sides/ etc)? I will take as many as you want.

 

Show us how the pressure plate is not sitting flush.

 

In these photos there is from right to left my resurfaced flywheel/new clutch(left), brand new advance auto flywheel/ old clutch(middle), and an old 89 flywheel/clutch(right).


(left)

(middle)

(right)

(left)-sits about the same as middle

(middle)-sits about the same as left

(right)-this one sits down the most


two of the "dowel pins" sit like this

the third sits "dowel pin" sits like this( not as deep)


I hope those help..

 

Thread in the bolts, it should push the pressure plate flat up against the flywheel.

 

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Agreed, that is how it is supposed to look...at least all two clutch replacements i have ever done did.

 

So then what would cause my problem of my tranny not going into/out of gear???? The tranny worked fine when I took it off and I never touched before installing it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by george34 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> So then what would cause my problem of my tranny not going into/out of gear???? The tranny worked fine when I took it off and I never touched before installing it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Like I said before, did you adjust the cable correctly ?

 

You probably have the clutch cable all looose or some crap.

 

I know the cable was adjusted correct. I even had someone else check and they said it was good. I know it is not the pedal either.