clutch alignment tool

After wrestling my motor and transmission for several weeks now and getting as far as through the clutch, but NOT into the pilot bushing, I am getting ready to pull it back apart and re-align the clutch.  I made one out of wood, but would prefer to borrow a used input shaft to get a better alignment.  

Is there anyone that would loan me one?  I will pay shipping.

If you have a new pilot bushing. It will most likely need to be reamed to a couple thousands larger then the input shaft in order for it to fit together. I had to do mine.

Mark may be right, your bushing may need cleaned up some. If you strike out on finding a useable tool send me a PM. I have an old shaft I could loan. Would be cheaper if someone local had one. I know I have used one from a local shop. Anyone doing that type of work in your area should have what you need. 

I've always found that the plastic one's get you close, but I always end of having to just eyeball it to get it perfect. I use one eye, and move my head around to make sure it's centered perfectly. Maybe no one else has to do this, but to me, my eye is more accurate than the tool. 

I have used the eye ball method too with some success.
But the best method I've found is to tighten down the pressure plate bolts until the disc is snug but can still be moved with a little effort then slide the alignment tool out and back in, paying attention to how much drag you can feel as the nose of the tool slides in the pilot bearing.
Use the alignment tool to shove the disc back and forth until you can slide the tool in and out without any drag. Tighten the bolts down and check it again to make sure it's still perfectly aligned.

You can also use an input shaft from a t90 as a tool to line up the clutch and pilot bushing when tightening up the pressure plate.

rocnroll wrote: Steve, that's what I use also.....nobody ought to ever junk a T-90 before they remove the input shaft for their toolbox IMO.