Growe58@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 5/30/99 4:28:30 PM EST, cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz writes:
>
> > Hi Ryan, Mike,
> >
> > The reverse problem sounds like a clutch adjustment. When you push the
> > clutch pedal while stationary , the transmission should stop spinning
> > allowing the selection of reverse without gear grinding ( since there's
> > no syncro on reverse ). If the travel on the clutch slave cylinder
> > pushrod is not long enough, the clutch will not release completely
> > allowing the transmission to rotate causing the grinding. The travel on
> > the slave can be adjusted by removing the trans cover inside the car and
> > releasing the pinch bolt on the slave cylinder and moving the position
> > of the slave. There is about 1/2" of play from memory. This could also
> > be contributing to the 3rd to 2nd problem. If the grinding from 3rd to
> > 2nd is still there, then it's worn sycro rings.
>
> I've heard of this solution before, but wondered if it would actually work.
> Since the clutch release is hydraulic, wouldn't the slave cylinder piston
> just be pushed further back the first time that you stepped on the pedal and
> you would be right back to square one? Your fluid level would be higher, but
> that's
> about it. Unless of course the slave cylinder piston had reached the end of
> its
> travel...
>
> Replies????
>
> -Greg
greg, you are right. there is no clutch adjustment in this manner. the
slave is self-compeensating. length of rod only pushes piston further,
not piston pushes rod further. ted
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