Steve,
I actually tried to use a longer pushrod and I can say without a shred of
doubt that it will not help at all. The system is self-adjusting.
Grease throw-out bearing (release bearing in Brit-speak)? I don't believe
you could, but in any case in order to get to it you'd have to pull the
tranny, engine, etc., so I don't think doing anything but installing a new
replacement would make sense. Consider the amount of work on one hand and the
(relatively) low cost of the components you are installing. Believe me, it
ain't
worth it. Replace as much as you can--don't forget the pressure plate. I
didn't and had to do it all over again. Big mistake.
Jay Donoghue
72B-GT
66 Mustang
In a message dated 11/4/2005 9:40:18 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Daybell7@aol.com writes:
Thanks, everyone, for the advice on replacing the clutch. Not to sound like
a chicken, but the car was sitting for four years or so and the odometer
registers only 79,000 miles. I did have the car moving briefing on the
road and
it shifted smoothly on jack stands, although the clutch did squeal when
engaged.
Since the slave piston pushed through the cylinder, will a longer pushrod
help? Is it possible to grease the throwout bearing?
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