[Tigers] Stiff Clutch

[Kirk Smith]

Jay,

I have a Mcleod (sp?) clutch in my Tiger with about 1700 lbs of pressure.
It's been on the car for over 20 years.  The springs seem to have been
affected by age and the pedal pressure has increased some over time.  It's
still a functional clutch unit, but it's a little harder on the hydraulics
the stiffer it gets.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jay Laifman
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 12:30 PM
To: Bob Dixon
Subject: [Tigers] Stiff Clutch

I have a question about my dad's clutch.  I have to say, it is the firmest
clutch I've ever pressed.  I get used to it after driving for a few days or
weeks.  But, it really is crazy stiff.  So stiff that I can't believe it is
good for the clutch pedal pivot points.  (and just to be clear, I used to
race bicycles and ride around looking for the steepest hills I could climb,
and still ride.  So my legs are in no way wimpy!)

I have no idea what clutch is in there.  Or what combination of master/slave
there is.  I believe they look like stock hydraulics.

Is this something I should consider/look into?  Any pointers about it?

Thanks,
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