Hello, I am in the process of mating a 1999 LS1 to a factory 3 speed transmission. (yes, dumb) The FJ previously had an older SBC and the clutch worked well enough. I have gathered new parts, but now cant seem to get the clutch to operate correctly. Heres my setup:
Engine 1999 LS1
Transmission 3 Speed
Factory T-Case
SACHS K70318-01 Clutch Kit
SACHS NFW1050 Flywheel
Lakewood Bellhousing/Clutch Fork (from old SBC setup)
Throwout Bearing (was in good condition operational with old setup, unknown part number)
JT Outfitters Clutch Master/Slave kit (new)
When the throw out bearing is properly spaced from the clutch forks, the slave doesn't have enough distance to disengage the clutch. Anybody have experience with this clutch kit? Does it require more throw then the slave setup can give? Would the newer clutch require a larger diameter throw out bearing, or is there a standard size for chevy applications? If I overextend the slave rod to where it is contacting the fingers on the pressure plate, then push the pedal, it will disengage enough to where i can rotate the rear output on the T-Case by hand (no driveshaft). I had hoped since the bell-housing, clutch fork, and tbearing had all been working on the older engine setup that they would swap over with no problems.
Any thoughts on clutch setups with LS conversions using original Toyota transmissions? How could I get more movement on the slave? The pedal does go all the way to, and contact, the floor. Should it?
Engine 1999 LS1
Transmission 3 Speed
Factory T-Case
SACHS K70318-01 Clutch Kit
SACHS NFW1050 Flywheel
Lakewood Bellhousing/Clutch Fork (from old SBC setup)
Throwout Bearing (was in good condition operational with old setup, unknown part number)
JT Outfitters Clutch Master/Slave kit (new)
When the throw out bearing is properly spaced from the clutch forks, the slave doesn't have enough distance to disengage the clutch. Anybody have experience with this clutch kit? Does it require more throw then the slave setup can give? Would the newer clutch require a larger diameter throw out bearing, or is there a standard size for chevy applications? If I overextend the slave rod to where it is contacting the fingers on the pressure plate, then push the pedal, it will disengage enough to where i can rotate the rear output on the T-Case by hand (no driveshaft). I had hoped since the bell-housing, clutch fork, and tbearing had all been working on the older engine setup that they would swap over with no problems.
Any thoughts on clutch setups with LS conversions using original Toyota transmissions? How could I get more movement on the slave? The pedal does go all the way to, and contact, the floor. Should it?