I guess another factor is that the TD had a direct mechanical linkage
from the pedal through a solid clutch rod to the pivot to another clutch
rod directly to the throw-out lever on the clutch. If you have a
hydraulic system, you may be more isolated than I was. Don't remember
what the MGA has.
Wayne
Engelhardt wrote:
>
> Hmmmm, I felt nothing when I clutched. Maybe I just broke a con rod.
> I'll take it apart tomorrow and find out.
>
> Ron
> 58 MGA
>
> "Wayne H. Francis" wrote:
> >
> > I'd say there's a distinct possibility that the crank is gone. Some
> > years ago the crank on my TD broke in downtown Monterey...clutched in
> > for a stoplight and suddenly it's like somebody is banging the bottom of
> > my foot through the clutch. Did a U-turn, drove several miles back to
> > my home including climbing a steep hill...didn't notice a real loss of
> > power (as I remember). Prayed through the night. Went outside the next
> > morning, started it up, clank still there. Shut it down...never ran the
> > car again...stored it, dismantled it, am just now reassembling
> > everything and hoping to get the engine rebuilt.
> > Wayne Francis
> > Ojai, CA
> > 50 TD
> > 79 Spit
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