Message text written by "Nathan Albright"
>I recently purchased a 1961 tr4 (ct574) in what I consider restorable
condition. It seems to run pretty good but it is having some clutch release
problems. When I have the clutch down and release it in gear it takes 10-15
seconds to engage. The previous owner said it was probably the slave
cylinder but I removed the slave and it seems to be working ok after having
put a kit in it. I removed the flex line that runs from the slave to the
hard line and it seems to be stopped up. I was wondering if this could be
what is making the clutch very hard to press in and keeping it from
releasing properly.
Nathan Albright
1961 Tr-4 CT574
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Nathan,
This is a very common occurance. I've run across it twice, myself. And
check those brake hoses. They do the same thing. My TR3 would veer
sharply to the right everytime I applied the brakes and then straighten
out. That was because one hose was restricted and allowed the other brake
to apply more quickly. New hoses and all is well.
Dave
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