> On Oct 7, 2024, at 7:37 AM, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
>
> Try adjusting the pushrods, making them longer. I know it sounds crazy,
> but i had a similar problem and that fixed it. People on this list even
> said don't do it, but i did it anyway. Now it works
This is the difference between a clever idea and a good idea. When I bought my
Sprite in 1980, the throw out bearing was dead. I got it home, replaced the
throw out and the clutch, drove it for about a month and the throw out had worn
out again.
The DPO had welded an extension to the rod, which gave it a bit more throw, but
kept the throw out bearing in contact with the clutch, wearing the carbon disk
entirely away in just a short while.
Now that you can get throw outs with real bearings, rather than the carbon
disk, they will likely last a bit longer, but those bearings aren't meant for
constant use.
So, yeah, there's a good reason why people say don't do that. I've got the
toothmarks on my butt from someone implementing that very "solution".
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: h.duinhoven@planet.nl
> Date: 10/7/24 3:19 AM (GMT-06:00)
> To: "'S.Carr'" <britfan1@epix.net>, mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Mgs] B/GT gearbox mystery
>
> Maybe a different approach:
> Are the clutch hydraulics still in good order?
> A clutch which does not operate well, does not â??allowâ?? the gearbox shift
> in good order.
> Check the level and when good, check the movement of the slave cylinder when
> fully operating the clutch pedal.
> Did you notice a change in the ease of operation of the clutch pedal?
> If so, this indicates clutch hydraulics issuesâ?¦
>
> Hans
> Ex 71 BGT owner
>
>
> Van: Mgs <mgs-bounces@autox.team.net> Namens S.Carr
> Verzonden: dinsdag 24 september 2024 00:09
> Aan: mgs@autox.team.net
> Onderwerp: [Mgs] B/GT gearbox mystery
>
> My â??71 B/GT has suddenly developed a gearbox problemâ??intermittently it
> will not go into any gear, whether the engine is running or not. A few
> minutes later it will work normally, then later refuse to shift again. Any
> idea where we should look for the cause? We assume the side plate will have
> to come off. We need to fix the problem, as I want to put the car up for
> sale before winter sets in----
> Sarah Carr
> â??71 B/GT in PA
>
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>
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