Still getting no where on this problem on the 71 Midget. I set the
Engine/tranny outside the car. Checked the direction of the clutch fork, pin
length - all okay. The throwout bearing is 1/32 from the pressure plate face
before depressing the clutch, so I can't extend the pin any or the t/o
bearing would be against the pressure plate at all times, and still wouldn't
engage the clutch far enough. It appears that the slave pin isn't retracting
as far as it should (a different problem, I guess). New clutch slave, new
clutch master cylinder, new hose, even trid a new t/o bearing. No results. I
am completely out of ideas to try next.
Bill Mantz
--Original Message-----
From Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at exit109.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 10:30 PM
To: Bill Mantz
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: Still Clutch problems
Bill Mantz wrote:
> Does anyone know how far a pressure plate needs to be depressed before the
> clutch engages? (1275 1971 Midget) Everything points to the clutch fork
> being bent, but it doesn't look bent. Replaced it 2 years ago because a
> previous one bent (which was definately noticeable)Had the engine out
twice
> now in the last 2 weeks trying to resolve this problem.
Clutch fork in backwards? BTDT but only once.
too short of a clutch slave pin? Should measure 2 11/16: fron center of
hole to end. Maybe try sticking a nut behind it and see if it works.
Extend-o-pin, but be carefull it doesn't extend too much or you will eat
the release bearing.
--
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
2 Sprites, 2 Midgets
A car doesn't just take us places, it's a place all by itself.
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