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Thanks Kelly,
I just placed an order with Mazdatrix this morning for the clutch parts
I need. I bought their Centerforce I pressure plate and clutch disk,
new pilot bearing (didn't know it wasn't a bushing), alignment tool,
and a few other pieces I thought I might need. Maybe the transmission
is OK.
On a related subject, the gear shift is located about 10-12 inches back
with a round shaft connecting to the shifting mechanism inside the
transmission. Would it be difficult, or even possible to shorten that
shaft? I think the stock location will be too far back in the Alpine.
Bob W.
On Sat, 24 May 2008 01:17:55 +0000
"Kelly Troyer" <keltro@att.net> wrote:
> Bob,
> I still have the transmission from the 91 RX7 that your flywheel
> came from........I will check the side play for you tomorrow..........
>
> From past experience with manual transmissions the input shaft
> had what one would consider a lot of play at the pilot end of the
> shaft then not supported by the pilot bearing.......By the way the
> RX7 pilot bearing is an actual bearing and not a bushing.......By
> all means I would replace it..........It can be a bear to get out........
>
> There is a special puller sold by the Madza part suppliers but it
> is pricy........Some on the list have ground them out but be careful
> not to enlarge or make the pilot bore out of round..........FWIW
> --
> Kelly Troyer
> "Dyke Delta"_13B ROTARY Engine
> "RWS"_RD1C/EC2/EM2
> "Mistral"_Backplate/Oil Manifold
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> -------------- Original message from Bob White <bob@bob-white.com>: --------------
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>
> > Question for Lynn (or anyone else that might know). How much play
> > should there be in the transmission input shaft? (side to side not in
> > and out)
> >
> > The reason I ask, is that when I pulled the transmission out of the
> > RX-7, there were some small metal bits that appear to be from the pilot
> > bushing. Just a couple of small crescent slivers. The transmission
> > input shaft can be wiggled around at least a few thousands. I'll have
> > to get some more instrumentation for a better measure.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob W.
> >
> >
> >
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