[Spridgets] 1978 Midget Clutch Issue

[Chris King]

Not quite - the 1500's got the same single-rail that the Spit also got
in '75.

I just replaced the gearbox in my 77 two Saturdays ago, and I don't
remember the slave being adjustable at the pinch bolt. I thought the
pinch bolt was to keep the slave in place?

Good point about the pivot pin, definitely one thing to check. It should
be able to be seen from under the car.

-=Chris

Chris King
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<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Mark Haynes [haynes386 at netzero.net]
>Sent: 11/16/2009 4:05:07 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1978 Midget Clutch Issue
>
>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
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