[TR] Yet Another TR6 Clutch Post

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I haven't seen some of the other posts on this, but I am having a clutch
problem on my Triumph Stag, which is a similar setup to the TR6.  My problem
is a ratcheting pedal.  With the engine off, the clutch pedal operates nice
and smooth, but as soon as the engine is started, when I push in on the pedal
it is difficult to push and goes in ratchety steps; same thing on releasing
the pedal and the clutch will actually stick with the pedal going dead until
is releases on it's own in steps.  It is better at higher rpm compared to
idle. It is also a Borg and Beck clutch (NOS) and an QH (Quinton Hazell)
pressure plate and throwout bearing, all new (NOS) as well as a new throwout
bearing carrier/sleeve.  Any ideas?

Thanks,
Frank

<Hi List:

While there have been many discussions regarding the TR6 clutch I dont recall
this particular question being asked.? According to TRF web site:

"Joachim does not recommend using his throw-out bearing with Borg & Beck
pressure plates or with any pressure plates having bent or "crooked" end on?
spring fingers..."

Of course, I purchased a clutch set-up before being aware of this fact and,
you guessed it, it is a Borg & Beck, and it has bent fingers.? What has been
the experience of the list regarding this set-up?? Has anyone installed a
Gunst bearing with a Borg & Beck pressure plate or another brand with bent
fingers.? What was the result?? TRF suggest that LUK clutches are best with
the Gunst Bearing.? For those running with the Gunst bearing what do you have
installed for other components besides B&B and how is your set-up performing?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Aaron

Aaron Cropley
71 TR6 (Throttle Body Injection!)
http://www.triumphowners.com/108
Topsham, Maine>