I thought of the same thing but using sheet metal with holes drilled in it... a piece of chain would be a lot easier

By Butch Dennis (216.40.234.57) on Friday, August 27, 2004 - 08:55 pm:

If your trying to remove the flywheel for surfacing, try using a piece of chain. Bolt it to a mounting hole for the transmission (10 mm bolt) and to a clutch cover mounting hole (6 mm bolt w/ washer). It's crude but it works.
Works for mounting it also.

By jcart (67.36.190.74) on Friday, August 27, 2004 - 07:44 pm:

Thanks will keep those in mind.

By lazy (165.228.57.19) on Friday, August 27, 2004 - 03:30 am:

your manual probably says it all. The three major points I took away from my swap were:

1. don't let the transmission hang off the main shaft/clutch.

2. Get a clutch alignment tool/old main shaft.

3. Keeping the flywheel stationary can be a bitch if you either don't have a helping hand or don't have the right tools.

By jcart (67.36.190.74) on Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 05:17 pm:

I am going to replace the clutch on my 75 cvcc, 5 speed. Over the next couple of days. Any watch outs would be nice. I am using a Chilton's repair manual. I have replaced rear wheel drive clutches in the past but this is my first attempt at a front wheel drive car. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks Jim