[mkiv] crank walk

[lance]

No movement?  There should be some, just not a lot.  You should be able to
pull the crank backward by pushing in the clutch, then pull it forward using
the big stick method Harry suggested.

I've never heard of an unbalanced clutch, but I've seen lots of pressure
plates that had little weights welded on them presumably to balance them.

Lance
'93 TT 6 speed Coupe 

-----Original Message-----
From: mkiv-bounces at mkiv.com [mailto:mkiv-bounces at mkiv.com] On Behalf Of
Jeremy Cooper
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 8:52 AM
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Subject: Re: [mkiv] crank walk



I did exactly what you said and I got no movement. 
This doesn't make sense!  Although a little bit of a relief, I still don't
understand what could be making the rubbing/grinding noise when the clutch
pedal is pushed in.  Also causing rpm drop?  Is it possible that it could be
a T/O bearing or pilot bearing?  I certainly hope so but I doubt it.

I don't know the exact pedal pressure on my clutch but I know a bunch of
people are using the HPF disk with ACT PP.  Also I heard that an unbalanced
clutch could cause crankwalk.  I didn't know shops sold unbalanced clutches
or that it was a good idea to have them balanced but who knows...

I wish I knew of a good shop to take it to in Northern VA, I just don't
trust the ones in my area, not enough Supra experience.

feel free to chime in anyone!

Thanks,
Jeremy
'95 RZ




--- Harry CHILCOT <gt5champ at msn.com> wrote:

> 
> Trust me, this is an issue you don't need to be "guessing" about. Get 
> a dial indicator and mount the holder part on the front sway bar. 
> Attach the dial itself to the holder and put it up against the crank 
> pulley.  Take a large screw driver and put it behind the pulley and 
> move it towards the radiator.
> If you have more than 15 thousandths end play
> (movement) you got a problem. 
> Measure it several times to be sure.
> 
> It would be helpful to know what the pedal pressure is on your clutch 
> set up. Stock is 14-15Lbs.
> I have heard of guys with clutches requiring 30-35lbs. Guess what?
> 
> Good luck with it.
> 
> Harry
> 
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