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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: jwspin on June 11, 2009, 02:09:28 pm

Title: missing backing plate for pressure plate
Post by: jwspin on June 11, 2009, 02:09:28 pm

i was putting my new clutch on my new motor and once i got it all together i realized that i didnt have the backing plate that goes between the crankshaft bolts and the pressure plate. should i worry about that or can i run it without one. from the picture it just looks like it serves as a sort of washer. any input on this is appreciated....

-jared

Title: Re: missing backing plate for pressure plate
Post by: jwspin on June 12, 2009, 08:43:18 am

anybody?

Title: Re: missing backing plate for pressure plate
Post by: Zulfiqar on June 12, 2009, 12:30:19 pm

its only there to serve as a washer - just remember to use loctite - blue on the bolts - when you install the flywheel I doubt it will have starter engagement issues as it is really thin