[Mgs] just in case

[Eric Russell]

If you're asking can you test that the clutch releases/engages without 
connecting the hydraulic operating parts - yes. It will require extreme 
strength or leverage. A long lever will allow a mortal human to move the 
clutch operating fork. It only needs to move ~ 1/2" at the end opposite 
the throw out bearing. I've done it with a 2' long pry bar.

With the transmission in gear, try to turn the transmission output 
flange. It should not turn if the clutch is engaged to the 
flywheel/engine. Now move the operating fork and see if you can turn the 
transmission output flange. If yes, the clutch is releasing.

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
> Date: Sat, 16 May 2020 09:28:32 -0500
> From: "dave" <dave at ranteer.com>
> To: <mgs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Mgs] just in case
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> 59 mga, body off and painted, almost finished renovating the chassis.  Plan
> to marry the drivetrain to the chassis before putting the tub on.
>
>
> I don't see how, but I thought I'd ask, if there is anyway to test the
> clutch without putting the body on and attaching the master/slave
> hudraulics.
>
>   
> Car would not shift, removed engine and tran, replaced clutch and throwout
> bearing (dpo had one of those fancy ball bearing throwout bearings which was
> trashed)