EVO Clutch Alignment Tool TRICK

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Jul 23, 2004, 04:18 PM

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EVO Clutch Alignment Tool TRICK

Nobody in my area had a clutch alignment tool specificaly for the evo. So, we went thru the old ones we had laying around the shop and found that the one for a late 80's early 90's 2.8 v6 Ford Ranger (the plastic kind that comes with the clutch kit) works perfectly. All you have to do is cut about 2 inches off the front guide so that it will align both discs if you have a twin disc.

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Jul 23, 2004, 07:37 PM

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Ford 20

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Jul 23, 2004, 11:55 PM

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thanks - didnt know which number it was. we just had it marked for the ranger.

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Aug 28, 2004, 03:15 PM

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Dude, you just saved my a$$. I been trying to find one all day. Im installing a twin disc also and its good to know it will work with that.

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Aug 28, 2004, 03:31 PM

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Ford 20

^What he said

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Aug 28, 2004, 03:38 PM

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When would you need this tool? What problem would it fix? Hard to get into gear at a stop? Engages too soon/too late?

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Aug 28, 2004, 04:36 PM

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When would you need this tool? What problem would it fix? Hard to get into gear at a stop? Engages too soon/too late?

When you are installing a clutch.

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Aug 29, 2004, 11:34 PM

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Ford 20

Actually, I think I need to correct myself. From what I can tell, the EVO input shaft is 1" and has 23 splines. (This will be confirmed very soon as I actually delve into my first EVO clutch shortly.) It's cross-referenced under a 1990 Ford Ranger (amongst others). The "Ford 20" was the tool I used in DSMs and was told that it was the same (7/8" and 20 splines), but I'm finding out differently. Either tool is available for a few bucks. I have both and can let you know which one actually fits

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Aug 30, 2004, 11:40 AM

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Good to know, thanks Marc.

Brandon

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Aug 30, 2004, 01:34 PM

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Actually, I think I need to correct myself. From what I can tell, the EVO input shaft is 1" and has 23 splines.

You are correct. 23 splines 1". I went to autozone and got the tool for a 90 ford ranger. I believe it was for 2.8 or2.9 liter. Anyway, all you gotta do is cut about 2" inches off it, leave enough of a nipple on it to get in the end of the crank. I used it this weekend and it worked like a charm for my exedy twin disc.