[FC] Clutch failure... solved !

[J R Read]

My motto....   Check the stupid stuff first.

Then check a couple other things that come to mind.

If you've check the books and done the above and still can't figure out the 
solution to the perceived problem - then it is time to ask on VV for help 
with comments about what you have already considered and looked at.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel Monasterio" <dmonasterio at hotmail.com>
To: <scwilson8126 at wowway.com>; "CORVANATICS" <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 10:51 AM
Subject: Re: [FC] Clutch failure... solved !


>
> It happens that, when we are rookies, use to look for simple things like 
> gas in the tank, oil level, loose bolts, etc. but, when becoming 
> "experts", we start for the more complicated stuff forgetting to start for 
> the the simplest things.
> Daniel Monasterio
>
> Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012 11:10:17 -0400
> From: scwilson8126 at wowway.com
> To: dmonasterio at hotmail.com
> CC: corvanatics at corvair.org; virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: [FC] Clutch failure... solved !
>
> Daniel;
>
> Congratulations on solving your problem - sometimes the problem is not 
> where you expect it to be.
>
> My '63 Monza convertible was vibrating when idling in neutral and at 
> stoplights.  I asked on this forum and got good ideas from a worn or 
> faulty torque converter to a bad plug, wires, etc.  I couldn't figure it 
> out until I went to rebuild the generator and discovered that the end hold 
> down bolt with rubber spacer was loose - problem solved!   I guess it's 
> just a part of owning old cars.
>
> Scott
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> This afternoon I decided to remove the Rampside's power train in order to 
> inspect the clutch assembly but, after taking out the side shafts went to 
> loosen the nuts on the transmission crossmember when noticed that 2 of the 
> bolts (or screws ? haha) were totally loose.At closer inspection, the 
> transmission was separated from the crossmember by about 1/4"... Eureka !! 
> It was the cause of bad disengaging as, when I pushed down the clutch 
> pedal, part of the movement was absorbed on joining (?) the crossmember to 
> the transmission.Anyways, having the shafts out will clean and regrease 
> their bearings and change rubber cups on the brake wheel cylinders.
> Thanks to all who responded with ideas on solving the problem.
> Tomorrow morning the Rampy will be on the streets again
> Daniel Monasterio
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