[Spridgets] 1275 pressure plate question

[Marc]

Could it be something as simple as the wrong TO bearing? By the looks of 
this 
http://www.aptfast.com/APT_Parts/Aseries_Parts/a_Clutch_Flywheel.htm 
there are two different TO bearings, with the later version appearing to 
be somewhat thinner. Hard to tell exactly from the pictures.

I have two different clutch kits, both correct, however the TO bearing 
from each of them resembles the part show for the 948.

Anyone know definitively?


Marc wrote:
> Filled up the transmission, started it up, and not enough clutch 
> pedal. No big deal, obviously my shortened push rod is too short now. 
> Fire up the mig and built it up  1/16", tried again, 2 or 3 iterations 
> and I've got clutch.
>
> So I drive it off the lift - seems ok, although the clutch starts 
> engaging really close to the floor... maybe pushrod could be a lil 
> longer yet.
>
> Anyway, it seems ok, so I back it out of the garage, and do a little 3 
> point maneuver to turn it around. Due to the slope and position of 
> other cars in the driveway some feathering of the clutch is necessary, 
> but nothing I would consider unusual. I stop the car, get out and look 
> and.... yup - theres smoke coming from the bell housing. Mo%@$F#(^ing 
> car... That 5 lb maul in the corner  seems to beckon...
> catch fire and redeem itself...