pete88gt

Yesterday I installed a new Ram HDX clutch kit. The instructions said the pressure plate bolt torque should be 25ft lbs for a 5/16 bolt and 35ft lbs for a 3/8 bolt. I didn't know which size it was, but a co-worker said they were 3/8 so I torqued to 35ft lbs...they're actually 5/16 and should've only been torqued to 25ft lbs...can this mess things up??? i.e. not allow the clutch to fully engage. I am having to tighten the crap out of the adj. clutch cable to get the tob adjusted properly and allow for smooth shifting. thanks

mjr46

no it shouldn't affect it really, I had mine done at 30 for the longest time

pete88gt

would you think that you'd have to tighten up on the cable a bunch due to it being a stiffer clutch...stiffer pressure plate "fingers/springs" i mean there is NO play in the clutch fork. and i know for sure the cable isn't stretched. it all feels fine, but the tob is riding on the pressure plate "fingers/springs"

mjr46

there should be a slight amount of tension on the TOB

pete88gt

alright well hopefully all is well then, thanks