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Subject: FW: TR6 - clutch sticky
From: Mark J Bradakis <mjb>
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 16:57:01 -0600 (MDT)
[BOUNCE triumphs@Autox.Team.Net:    Non-member submission from [Peter J 
Barrance <pjb@eagle.gsh.jhu.edu>]]

     Date: Tue, 14 Oct 1997 09:00:13 -0400 (EDT)
     From: Peter J Barrance <pjb@eagle.gsh.jhu.edu>
     Subject: TR6 - clutch sticky

Hello all -

I have a 71 TR6 on which I am about to undertake a gearbox swap and 
clutch change. I've never done it before so any miscellaneous handy hints 
would be well appreciated.

My specific question - 

When warmed up, the clutch engagement (take-up) is sticky. At 
idle, it is impossible to gently the clutch pedal up - it will come 
up all of a sudden. This is quite easily lived with by 'goosing' the 
throttle just a little - it breaks this sticking (friction?) force. I
would of course like to take the opportunity to remedy this though.

Another key point (maybe)- when I turn the motor off, even when well 
warmed up, the clutch can be pushed in and out very  smoothly.

I've heard people say this is usually the release bearing sleeve sticking on 
the front cover ('shaft') of the gearbox. If so - how many parts should I 
renew, or can I clean the surfaces up and grease them.

The fact that it comes up smoothly when it's turned off though makes me 
just wonder if it's that. Could it be something like the pressure plate 
and driven plate 'sticking' to each other when warm??? Or any other 
possible reason?

I'm quite prepared to renew whatever I need to - I would like to take 
advantage of others' experiences and advice to make sure I get it though.

Thanks in advance very much for all input!

Pete

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