Geo Hahn wrote:
>
> Ct54531@aol.com wrote:. -
>
> > ....an 'anchor plate' and a 'return spring'..... but the 4A didn't
> > have one - neither does the 4 I have for a parts car. Now the car hasn't
>been
> > driven in several years but it was before. It was even a daily driver for a
> > while, and I am sure there was no clutch problem. Can this car operate
> > without that return spring?
>
> Same set-up on the TR3 & I've driven for the past 18 years without a return
> spring. I think the rod is pushed back by the clutch springs acting on the
> throwout bearing/fork/ operating shaft.
In most cases, this is fine. But, if the linkage allows the throwout
bearing to touch the spring forks or the diaphragm, depending upon
design, the throwout bearing will wear prematurely. Been there, done
that, t-shirt was cheap compared to the work involved. <smile>
Cheers.
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