[Healeys] Clutch - stupid mistake??

[Richard Ewald]

Not laughing. Been there done that.
We used to say there were. Two types of guys working on LBCs, those  
that have installed a clutch backward and those that will.
Yes you can put the disc in backwards and if you do the clutch won't  
disengage.
Before you pull the trany is the there wear on the pedal or clutch  
lever that is introducing slop into the system?
Good luck
Rick

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On Jul 11, 2010, at 7:35, "PG" <britishcars at shaw.ca> wrote:

> I've replaced the carbon based  throw-out bearing with a DW roller  
> bearing
> on my BJ8 (Diaphram Clutch).
>
>
>
> I've set it up to speck..I've lengthened the rod on the slave such  
> that
> there is only 1/8" of play with the plunger on the slave fully  
> depressed.  I
> cannot lengthen the rod any longer.
>
>
>
> I've taken the inspection plate off (metal plate that fork rubber boot
> attaches to) and had a look at the articulation of the bearing  
> against the
> diaphragm..everything looks fine.
>
>
>
> HOWEVER,    Clutch does not disengage when pedal is fully  
> depressed...the
> input shaft is always turning..can't change gears.
>
>
>
> I've changed many a clutch in my life and I've never come across this
> problem.
>
>
>
> I have a suspicion of what the problem is (somewhat embarrassing)  
> and wanted
> some feedback before I pull the transmission (again!!) and verify.
>
>
>
> Is it possible that I have the clutch disc in backwards??   Would  
> that give
> me these symptoms.
>
>
>
> A thousand curses upon anybody who laughs at me and my stupidity!!
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul
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