5 friction/clutch clearance issue in a 904

The thin frictions are roughly the same thickness as the steels. The friction in that pic look much thicker.

4 x .086 = .344
4 x .068 = .272
total .616

5x .061 = .305
5x .068 = .340
total .645

It's a .030 difference loading the drum. Never had to machine a 4 clutch drum to put 5 clutches in using the thin frictions. You must you both thin frictions and steels.

I don't let vasoline or assembly lube into the clutch pack itself. Lube up the sealing surfaces and wipe any excess away. Drop the in steels/frictions dry, measure/adjust clearance. After that, soak frictions and drop in with dry steels.

Thank you Crackbacked. I'm picking up a caliper tonight to see exactly what I've got (once I dry everything out). With it being as off as it is, it's got to be because the frictions and maybe the clutches are just too thick. We'll know more tonight!