There is a clutch diagnosis set of pages, complete with Questions to answer
(Yes/No)
on http://www.cgl.rmit.edu.au/~mg/cars/goblins/doctora.htm
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: patti morris <mgj2@globaldialog.com>
To: 'mgs@autox.team.net' <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, March 30, 1998 10:37 AM
Subject: Midget clutch
>I'm working on my '74 1275cc Midget project. I had to remove the clutch
>slave cylinder from the gearbox to rebuild it. The clutch release arm seems
>to have a lot of travel and looks like the slave cylinder is near the limit
>of its travel before it starts to move the arm. I haven't been able to
>actually try it yet because the metal line between the master and slave
>cylinders is damaged but does this sound normal?
>
>Ok, here's what I've seen. The cylinder push rod hole is good and the
>clevis pin is new. Release arm hole is also good. So lost motion at that
>point should not be a factor. I can't feel any play that might be a worn
>bushing where the release arm pivots. Removing the rubber boot and looking
>at the release bearing itself shows and 1/8" of carbon ring is visible
>beyond the metal part of the release bearing (that seems like enough but it
>been a while since I saw a new one).
>
>So, what do you Midgetwise listers think? Should I start pricing new clutch
>parts or just stop worrying and get on with replacing the metal line and
>try it?
>
>Thanks!
>
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