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Re: BT7 clutch problem.

To: List Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: BT7 clutch problem.
From: John Miller <healeys@n4vu.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:09:38 -0400
James Lea wrote:
> I had both the master and slave cylinders replaced last month and the
> trans hasn't shifted right since. In first gear with the clutch fully
> in, the car wants to move slightly forward and the shifting seems very
> tight. To get into reverse without grinding, I have to quickly shift
> from second to reverse. There is plenty of fluid in the reservoir and
> the trans was completely rebuilt last fall and worked fine until I had
> the cylinders replaced. Since there is no adjustment on the actuating
> rods of the cylinders where should I look next?
That could be caused by a cylinder diameter mismatch (the master is too
small for the slave), but first, how far up from fully depressed is the
friction point (where the clutch engages in earnest)? 
-- 
John Miller




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