[TR] Clutch slippage

Randall tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Fri Sep 5 18:44:54 MDT 2008


> Might there be an issue with the slave not releasing soon enough?

Could well be.  Have you inspected the line for damage, and tried replacing
the flexible line?  Are you sure there is sufficient freeplay at both the
master and slave pushrods?  Checked inside the MC to be sure both springs
are in place and good condition?  Pedal moves easily and return spring lifts
it to the stop?

> If it helps, the first clutch I installed during the ground up wouldn't
> engage at all, so I had to pull the tranny and swap out for the original
> clutch and pressure plate.

So, what was wrong with them?  I've never seen a TR3 clutch fail like that,
but I can't imagine anything that wouldn't be obvious once it's out.  Didn't
you have to compress the pressure plate springs when you bolted it to the
flywheel?

Randall


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