And if you're using DOT 5, bleed everything again. If necessary, unbolt the
slave cylinder and position the bleed screw to a high point and bleed again.
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Altman [mailto:jaltman@altlaw.com]
Sent: Friday, July 30, 1999 10:16 AM
To: 'gspens'; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: TR6 Clutch Problems
I'd stick with the hydraulics for the time being and not try and drop the
tranny as yet. Sounds like you're not getting enough "throw" on the clutch
arm. Not enough clutch action manifests first in difficulty getting into
reverse. Did you put the slave cylinder back on the plate from the same
side it came off? Did you put the retaining pin back in the same hole from
the clutch shaft. I think its supposed to be in the middle one. You should
check the amount of movement in the slave shaft when the clutch pedal is
depressed. I can't remember the right amount but someone else from the list
will pipe up with it.
If you are getting good action from the slave you might try adding a couple
thin washers to the slave mount to move it rear slightly and see if that
helps. Moving the pin to the lower hole might help. If none of these seem
to help you might wanna examine the bushings on the shaft through the tranny
and see if they are worn. From there its probably to the inside of the box.
Jim Altman jaltman@altlaw.com Illigitimi non Carborundum
http://www.altlaw.com/metro/jaltman.html 69-TR6#CC28754L W4UCK
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of gspens
Sent: Friday, July 30, 1999 9:01 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: TR6 Clutch Problems
Help,
I have had my 70 TR6 for about 1 month now, and was finally (I
thought) to the point of driving her. The carbs need cleaned and
adjusted and she wouldn't go into reverse. Being that she has been
sitting for over 12 years, and needed here master cyl. rebuilt, I wasn't
worried about the clutch, figuring that the master and slave for the
clutch needed rebuilt as well to fully disengage the clutch. So I
rebuilt the master and slave, used silicone Dot 5 started her up, and .
. . now the clutch is worse, I can't get her into any gear. I reblead
the system, but no luck. My questions, 1)Is there a good way to get all
the trapped air out of the slave? 2)If it isn't air in the system, what
could I possibly have done to worsen the clutch simply by removing and
rebuilding the master and slave? 3)How hard is it to drop the tranny if
need be, and what am I looking for if the problem is actually in the
tranny as opposed to the hydraulic system?
I realize most everyone is at VTR, but any help would be
appreciated. I'm sure there are a few of us unfortunate enough not to
go ;~) .
Graham Spencer
70 TR6 (no clutch)
73 TR6 (needs and engine transplant)
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