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Post by charlypm on Nov 4, 2017 1:27:59 GMT
The master cylinder may be where the problem is. I think mine is 3/4", I replace the original (to me) a couple of years ago and it was 3/4". I think that my car was altered as the clutch quit disengaging, the slave cylinder pushrod had been lengthened by a piece being welded on to the end. When I took apart the clutch, the T.O. bearing was worn so badly there was no cup left that holds the carbon piece.
Possibly also changed the MC to provide more throw for the tob. I installed a stop for the pedal inside on the floor and the seemed to work well. I'm cleaning and waxing the car and will be driving it around this weekend, exciting after several years being down for a rebuild.
Wow, I just checked and its been 4 years since I started this project!
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Post by tommydp on Nov 4, 2017 10:44:59 GMT
If yo have installed new clutch parts, I really recommend you go back to original hydraulic parts with correct lengths of pushrods. If not, you could end up wearing out the release bearing very quickly in addition to the clutch not working correctly. The welded part to the slave push rod was done in an attempt to overcome a worn release bearing, well now you have a new bearing...
I can't see why the pedal would need a stop. Usually the 1800 needs more throw on the pedal, as you need to cut rubber mats to make it go as far to the floor as possible etc..
I like to keep things original. The people who built it knew what they were doing, at least most of the time:-) So, back to original is my suggestion. I don't remember the correct length of the slave pushrod, but I can check and get back.
Tommy
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Post by dave1800 on Nov 4, 2017 11:23:00 GMT
I agree. The more we get into examining the hydrolastic units the greater the admiration for the engineers although some other components were not so clever! Lengthening the slave cylinder pushrod would not increase the throw, but if too long could keep permanent pressure on the clutch plate and bearing. David I like to keep things original. The people who built it knew what they were doing, at least most of the time:-) So, back to original is my suggestion. I don't remember the correct length of the slave pushrod, but I can check and get back. Tommy |
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Post by charlypm on Nov 4, 2017 16:55:03 GMT
it would be nice to know the original length, I've manufactured an adjustable pushrod and have it adjusted in quite a bit now..
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