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Post by indianajones on Dec 9, 2013 6:11:08 GMT
Update! Have got the bracket made up, and after quick test installation, appears to work. The servo is up against the overflow reservoir and this makes it a snug fit, but even so I'll most likely install the front support bracket for the servo.   Of course as you can see, I'm going to need new brake lines to reach the servo. Will provide the plans on here and to the club if you guys reckon it's worth while. Cheers, Andrew |
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Post by dave1800 on Dec 10, 2013 2:31:33 GMT
Yes, it would be good if you could post the details of the bracket as this looks the way to go. Thanks David (Hope you're getting some sleep!) Update! Have got the bracket made up, and after quick test installation, appears to work. The servo is up against the overflow reservoir and this makes it a snug fit, but even so I'll most likely install the front support bracket for the servo. Will provide the plans on here and to the club if you guys reckon it's worth while. Cheers, Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Dec 10, 2013 8:02:46 GMT
Sweet as mate, I'll hopefully get it up sometime this weekend or early next week.
Yep, getting 'enough' sleep....just hah
-Andrew
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Post by Penguin45 on Dec 10, 2013 18:07:34 GMT
Nice neat fit, Indy. Don't think you're going to get anything else in that corner!
Chris.
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Post by indianajones on Dec 27, 2013 6:23:34 GMT
More progress made today, servo and lines installed.
But now I have a new problem, not surprisingly, my clutch has become stuck.
Any ideas on how to unstick it?
Cheers,
Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Dec 27, 2013 6:38:31 GMT
First thing to do if you haven't already is to look at the slave cylinder pushrod to make sure it is travelling its full throw when you depress the clutch pedal. If it is, then the most likely cause is the clutch disc has rusted to the flywheel. You can try putting the car into top gear and rock it backwards and forwards or putting it into first gear and using the starter with the brakes on. If this doesn't work warm the engine and repeat the process and then if still no joy you have an open piece of level or downhill road start the engine with first gear engaged and accelerate / decelerate hard a few times. If it is still stuck you could tow the car in a high gear. I'm sure others will have their preferred solutions. good luck! David More progress made today, servo and lines installed. But now I have a new problem, not surprisingly, my clutch has become stuck. Any ideas on how to unstick it? Cheers, Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Dec 27, 2013 7:08:05 GMT
Cheers David,
Where is the slave cylinder located? (I must apologise for the amateur questions lol).
I'd wager the clutch has rusted on due to lack of use, there was plenty of fluid in the reservoir etc.
When say put her in first and start it, do you mean with the clutch depressed or not? I'm guessing the latter (using the stalling action to break it free).
Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Dec 27, 2013 11:20:41 GMT
You are probably right it is likely to be rusting but to find the slave cylinder just follow the pipe from the clutch master cylinder down to where it joins the slave cylinder on the bell housing. When you put it in first, and engage the starter depress the clutch. When it breaks free there may be quite a loud bang, don't worry. regards David Cheers David, Where is the slave cylinder located? (I must apologise for the amateur questions lol). I'd wager the clutch has rusted on due to lack of use, there was plenty of fluid in the reservoir etc. When say put her in first and start it, do you mean with the clutch depressed or not? I'm guessing the latter (using the stalling action to break it free). Andrew |
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Post by tommydp on Dec 27, 2013 11:28:06 GMT
Hi Andrew!
The slave cylinder is on the clutch housing, below your battery and starter solenoid. You'll also find it if you follow the hydraulic pipe from your clutch master cylinder. The slave cylinder operates the release bearing, and then again the clutch itself.
Assuming the hydraulics, ie pedal and clutch cylinders, work correctly I've freed clutch plates stuck to flywheel the following way.
Warm up engine. Raise front of car, so drive wheels spin freely. Start engine in 2nd gear. Wheels will spin, so make sure it's stable and chocked by handbrake. No cats or kids in front etc.. Press clutch in and hold it depressed, rev it a bit then hit the brakes hard. BANG, it's free. Sometimes you'll have to repeat a few times to get it off.
Others may argue and have better solutions but I've always succeded with this method, and the clutch has worked ever since.
As Dave says, make sure the hydraulics work first.
Good luck!
Tommy
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Post by Penguin45 on Dec 27, 2013 13:20:12 GMT
I've used the Tommy method to great effect before now.
Strange how these things work - the clutch on the red car is free after being laid up for ten years.
Chris.
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Post by tommydp on Dec 27, 2013 13:32:59 GMT
Agreed Chris, it's strange. I've only had to do it on cars which had beed standing very long, like the white one which stood for 25 yrs.
T
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Post by indianajones on Dec 28, 2013 4:54:22 GMT
Clutch is free!
I did Tommy's method, though in my infinite wisdom I forgot to put the clutch pedal down when I hit the brakes for the first 5-7 attempts, but we got there in the end. Hopefully no damage has been done. Though I did hear some sort of metal grating sound, no idea what that was.
I noticed the drivers side wheel wasn't spinning very well (or at all if I left it idling) so I can only assume that the brake is binding, so will need to look at that also.
Thanks lads!
Took her outside for the first time in months and gave her a clean, brake and servo system seems to be working well, so I'm pleased.
-Andrew
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Post by indianajones on Jan 3, 2014 1:26:05 GMT
Update! The 'crab is back on the road, just got a WOF (needed a recheck as I had one seat bolt missing). Might need to give her a bit of a service soon (oil, plugs etc), but otherwise I'm a very happy chap. Thanks for all the advice everyone that helped me get to this stage  -Andrew |
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Post by Penguin45 on Jan 3, 2014 17:27:25 GMT
Well done, Indy. Now to solve the big puzzle - how to mount the baby seat.  Chris. |
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Post by dave1800 on Jan 4, 2014 2:39:10 GMT
Excellent news Andrew. regards David Update! The 'crab is back on the road, just got a WOF (needed a recheck as I had one seat bolt missing). Might need to give her a bit of a service soon (oil, plugs etc), but otherwise I'm a very happy chap. Thanks for all the advice everyone that helped me get to this stage -Andrew |
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