Frank,
I remember bleeding the clutch part of the system was a bitch. I
used a MityVac for this and I think I got the air out of the system.
All other componenets of the sytem are only 2 years old, so probably not
a problem. I ordered the stock 948/smoothcase pushrod form the usual
suspects at the time, replacing the original rod. I don't remember
comparing lengths, but it is susposed to be the right length for this
slave cylinder. I am going to do an oil change tomorrow morning and
will try the 5/16 nyloc nut trick. By nyloc nut, you mean the kind of
nut that has the nylon insert for locking I'm guessing. Don't they make
different length pushrods for different transmissions/years of cars? In
any case I will report back to the list.
Mike
Frank Clarici wrote:
> Mike MacLean wrote:
>
>> Ever since I finished the restoration on the Bugeye, the clutch has
>> been about the same. You have to push it all the way in to
>> completely disengage the trans
>
>
> Mike
>
> Assuming the hydraulics are fine and bled, check the slave pushrod.
> Different (brand) clutch components over the years are making the
> "stock" pushrod a custom piece.
> Try this down and dirty trick.....
> Find a thin 5/16 nyloc nut, pop out the pushrod on the slave, stick
> the nut inside the slave at the end of the rod. Now see if the clutch
> is any different.
> If not, it's a hydraulic problem, if it is better, now you have to
> make sure the added length of the rod isn't over throwing the clutch.
> I make most of my clutch pins from junk in the garage.
> Take a long 3/8 bolt (old shock bolts work great) cut the head off,
> heat it cherry red, beat a flat end on one side and drill a 5/16" hole
> in it for the pin. grind down the other end until it is the correct
> length.
> If your existing rod is say 2 11/16" long, start with a 3" rod and
> look inside the inspection hole to make sure the t/o bearing is not
> riding the p/plate. You should have about an 1/8" space between them.
> If you feel creative, you can make an adjustable pushrod out of a
> union but and some all thread.
> I have never felt creative enough to do this, I just hammer out what I
> need when i need it.
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