Sounds like a shredded or shredding clutch friction surface. Had that
occur long ago on mine. A rivet failed and a slice of the worn friction
surface was flogging the interior of the bell housing, most evident
between neutral and take-up.
- Bob Mann, '68 2000 Solex
John E. Stromgren wrote:
> Hello, All.
>
> Driving has been great this summer until I started hearing a scraping
> sound in neutral that disappeared when I pushed the clutch pedal in.
> Giving it more slack didn't help, and adding pressure only made it
> worse. My wife said it sounded like a woodpecker, although I would
> have to add, an all-metal one, beating away at my engine.
>
> So, after all these years, I guess I've got a clutch problem.
>
> I know the engine has to come out (which will give me a chance to put
> in a better ring gear, and heck - maybe I can get my 5th gear neutral
> fixed, as long as I'm pulling the drive train apart). But what am I
> in for? I've looked at the diagrams in my Clymer's, but that's the
> extent of my clutch knowledge.
>
> I might be able find a mechanic willing to take on the job, but I'd
> appreciate some arm-chair assessments, first, if any of you veterans
> would be willing to offer them.
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
> 1970 SRL311-14061
> Portsmouth, NH
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