[Spridgets] 1978 Midget Clutch Issue

[Brad Fornal]

Could this issue be caused by a dropped thrust washer?

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:

> John- I may be way off base here, but on our '65 Spit (same three rail
> trans I
> think), the throwout arm had two brass bushings in the bell housing; yes, a
> pin with wrinkled springs on it that fell out once; AND the slave cylinder
> was
> adjustable using a cinch bolt. If the slave is too far inboard, the clutch
> may
> not engage completely, if its too far inboard, it can cause the throwout
> bearing to ride on the pressure plate. I don't know for sure if it should
> be
> riding on the pressure plate constantly, but my gut feel is that it
> shouldn't.
> I know someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Take your shots, guys.
>
>
> Mark Haynes
> HAN6L12779
> HAN5L8016
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