Clutch X Mark

[mc54]

Hi All

I am replacing my clutch and I was reading in the manual to check that the "X" mark on the clutch cover is aligned with the "X" mark on the flywheel flange.
I have looked and cannot find an alignment mark on either one. I was under the impression that the pressure plate did not have a specific way to be lined up (there is no top or
bottom or left or right).
Also since I am replacing the pressure plate, what if the new one had no alignment mark?
Can someone please explain what they mean by this mark and why it is there.

Thanks

Mike

[FC427]

They use to mark the balance point  on some cars with an x for pressure plate alignment now days most engines are negatively balanced not sure if this is the case with early Holdens ........FC427.......

[mcl1959]

Only original clutch pressure plates and flywheels have this mark - they were put on from the factory, but after a flywheel grind and a new clutch installed, all the marks are long gone. I have seen the occasional pressure plate with the X on it, but few and far between.



Ken

[mc54]

Thanks Guys

Now I won't be looking for something that isn't there.

Regards
Mike