Mc Leod RST/RXT User Manual
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9) Install the pressure plate onto the studs on the adapter ring, pay special attention to the alignment
of the drive straps on the floater and the drive straps on the pressure plate! Both drive straps
must be seen in the same raised opening on the side of the pressure plate. Alignment mark on
Adapter ring and pressure plate must line up at this time. Do not offset the drive straps!! Figure 6
10) Install, in this order, six flat washers, six lock washers and six nuts onto the studs finger tight. Do
not use thread adhesive (LocTite) on the studs or nuts! Rotate the alignment tool in either
direction to make sure the discs are aligned properly.
11) Pressure Plate tightening sequence is critical at this point. Tighten pressure plate nuts to 25
ft/lbs in a star pattern (1 o’.clock, 7, 3, 9, 5, 11). Final torque is determined when the diaphragm
fingers stop pulling towards the flywheel. This should be at 35 ft/lbs…again tightening in the star
pattern. The lock washers should now be completely collapsed.
12) Check diaphragm finger height at this time by placing a straight edge onto the pressure plate
across the finger opening. All of the fingers should be below the rear surface of the pressure plate.
Figure 7.
Figure 7
13) Continue with the bell-housing, throw-out bearing and transmission installation.
14) Clutch release clearance can be checked at this point, you should have .020” - .025” clearance
between each disc at full clutch release.
15) Break-in period…Do not break-in this clutch system on a chassis dyno!! Normal street driving
is best for the break-in period. Drive the car for about 500 city miles (1200 clutch cycles) while
normally shifting the car up and down through the gears (Traction Control must be off!). After
the break-in period you can then drive the car aggressively to enjoy the additional performance
without clutch slippage.
16) To see the McLeod instruction video on how to install the RST/RXT Street Twin go to the McLeod
TV website.
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