Rob Blubaugh wrote :
>
> Here is my question: How tight should the new clutch assembly be? I
> tried to move the clutch linkage and it moved easily until the throw-out
> bearing engaged the paddles that release spring tension holding the
> clutch disk.to the flywheel. With my hands, I could not get any further
> movement through the linkage. Does the hydraulic clutch actuation
> really give that much mechanical advantage? I tried "light " leverage
> with a pipe wrench on the linkage and there seemed to be some give, but
> I was afraid to torque the linkage too hard.
Rob :
That sounds about right to me. The hydraulics themselves do not add much
mechanical advantage, but the clutch pedal does add about 10:1, and it's not
easy to press the clutch pedal with a hand. I don't know the exact release
pressure offhand, but it's over 250 pounds at the TOB.
Randall
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