Clutch Alignment Tool (10 spline x 1 1/4") - RX1389

Clutch Alignment Tool (10 spline x 1 1/4") - RX1389
Probably the trickiest aspect of clutch replacement is the fact that the clutch driven plate must be exactly centred on the flywheel when the clutch cover is fastened over it. This must be done to ensure that the gearbox input shaft mates correctly with both the driven plate and the spigot bush in the tail of the crankshaft. The result of clutch plate misalignment is the gearbox's stubborn inability to clamp up flush to the back of the engine when reassembly is attempted. A clutch alignment tool will take the guesswork out of trying to centre the clutch driven plate.
Most alignment tools are of a universal type. The item listed here is manufactured as a plastic replica of a TR gearbox input shaft - there is no more accurate way of aligning your clutch other than using a real 'spare' input shaft!
Having secured a new clutch to the flywheel, and before refitting the gearbox to the engine, a very light coating of copper grease should be applied to the splines (having wire brushed and cleaned them first) and spigot end of the gearbox input shaft.