Chevrolet 1973 Overhaul Manual page 225

7 M - 6 CLUTCHES A N D M A N U A L T R A N S M IS S IO N S
NOTE: On assemblies with three levers, the
three flat machined lands of the gauge plate
must be located directly under the levers.
3. Depress each lever several times with a hammer
handle to settle all parts into working position.
4. Position height gauge J-6456 on the hub of the
gauge plate and the bearing surface of one lever
(fig. 13E). Turn adjusting nut until lever is flush
with proper step of height gauge. Adjust remaining
levers in same manner. The height gauge (insert)
has three steps for use with the five basic coil spring
clutches currently available. One step is used for the
10" clutch, one step for the 13" clutch, while the
third step is used for 10-1/2", 11", and 12"
clutches. Each side is identified accordingly, with
the step of the gauge contacting the bearing surface
Fig. lO E-Assem bling Cover and Pressure Plate
Fig. 11 E-Gauge Plate Position
of the lever identified by "Lever". Use the 10-1/2,
11 step for 12" clutches.
Stake adjusting nut (fig. 14E) to eyebolt with a dull
punch to lock adjustment.
Loosen the cover to flywheel bolts a turn or two at a
time and in rotation until spring pressure is relieved
to allow clutch and gauge plate to be removed.
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Fig. 12E -D epressing Lever
Fig. 13E-Coil Spring C lutch A d ju stm e nt
Fig. 1 4 E -S ta kin g N u t
ADJUSTING
NUT
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