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I recall there was a bad batch of the graphite release 'bearings.'
If one was badly chipped it may cause such symptoms.<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 8/4/2026 9:29 AM, Hank Leach via
Healeys wrote:<br>
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<div>I'm assuming that this is the standard B&B spring clutch
and not the later diaphragm clutch found in the BJ7-8.</div>
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<div>When you did the install 18 mo. ago did you by any chance
hang up on the PP upon offering up the unit to the pilot
beating. In other words, did you have difficulty moving the
trans exactly centered forward and home without any resistance?
Hitting something?</div>
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<div>The center yoke of the pressure plate is suspended and if you
hit one of the hangers it can later manifest into a misalignment
and noise at the TO bearing. Feeling it in the pedal is a clue.
If it was a later diaphragm clutch and has a broken finger you
definitely get pedal vibration.</div>
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<div>One other "test"... upon driving; is the noise (vibration)
better or worse when in OD or direct?</div>
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<div>Probably should not drive it much until issue is found but
I'm afraid to say it may involve R & R of the unit.Hank</div>
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To: <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:simon.lachlan@alexarevel.plus.com"><simon.lachlan@alexarevel.plus.com></a> <br>
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Sent: August 4, 2026 at 7:24 AM PDT <br>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Noise on engaging clutch </div>
<div>Simon -
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<div>Your email is a little confusing - a couple quick
questions:<br>
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1) Does the clutch make the noise while your foot is on the
clutch? While your foot is on the clutch does it do it if the
car is in gear?<span style="background-color: transparent;">,</span>
or not<span style="background-color: transparent;"> in gear,
or both?</span></div>
<div>2) are there some pinging or slapping noises one you have
full let the clutch out, or does it only make noise when your
are shifting?</div>
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<div>Alan</div>
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<div class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Aug 4, 2026 at 8:18 AM Simon
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<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I need advice regarding a new issue pertaining to my
clutch/gearbox. At least that is my understanding. By
“clutch/gearbox”, I include master and slave cylinders….</p>
<p>Car is UK RHD A-H3000 MkII BT7.</p>
<p>Has marginally lightened flywheel.</p>
<p>Centre shift.</p>
<p>Clutch plate is about 18 months old. Not gone long
distance nor been thrashed around.</p>
<p>Noise is not related to engine speed.</p>
<p>I did some tests in my backyard……</p>
<p>I made a few notes:-</p>
<p>Reverse out into backyard…..no problems.</p>
<p>Back and forward in first and reverse about 5 times then
the noise starts in both gears.</p>
<p>It is a harsh rubbing/grating noise, accompanied by a
vibration which I can feel in clutch foot. I get
impression that it’s down low on rhs.</p>
<p>Can feel vibration in my clutch foot when the noise is
happening.</p>
<p>Noise happens as I lift clutch foot to engage reverse or
first. (Didn’t try 2<sup>nd</sup>)</p>
<p>Noise stops once I lift foot all the way and engage gear
whereupon car drives normally ie noise only happens when
in process of engaging gear.</p>
<p>There is no noise or vibration when car is in neutral.</p>
<p>Noise does not occur every time. Most times.</p>
<p>Now, my belief is that this may be something to do with
the carbon “release bearing”. Maybe not wear because it’s
pretty new but maybe because it’s not engaging fully or
it’s not aligned right. I’m thinking about slave cylinder
or master cylinder issues but they’re pretty new as well.
Can’t speak for the flexible hose going to slave as I’ve
had so much, basically overdrive, issues in that area that
I can’t recall the minor parts.</p>
<p>I absolutely dread having to take the gearbox out AGAIN
and am hopeful that it won’t be necessary.</p>
<p>Any ideas??</p>
<p>Yours hopefully, Simon</p>
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