[FC] A clutch failure

[Ken Hand]

It is a possibility that your clutch fork slipped into the socket that it is supposed to be in. 

Does the clutch slip at all under pressure? 

The test is, get moving about 20-25 MPH, in 4th, push the clutch in, rev the engine some and as you let the clutch out put the throttle to full throttle. The engine should just bog right to your speed you are traveling. If the engine flares or takes a long time to lose RPM, then you have a clutch problem.


Ken Hand
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www.corvairmechanic.com

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-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Monasterio <dmonasterio at hotmail.com>
To: CORVANATICS <corvanatics at corvair.org>; VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sun, Jun 24, 2012 7:35 pm
Subject: [FC] A clutch failure



A week ago, while city driving the Rampside, the clutch stopped disengaging so, 
drove back home trying to catch most green lights and/or starting engine with 
1st sp. on and then changing gears aiding with throttle pedal. It was a sudden 
fail, from working fine to not working.While at my cave, did these steps:1.- 
Checked all clutch linkage and it is fine.2.- Took off starter to inspect all 6 
bolts that attach clutch assembly to flywheel, they are fine.3.- Today, as I 
needed to move she out, to make room for moving my recently painted 67 Cpe., 
tightened the clutch cable adjusting nut several turns in and clutching worked 
fine enough to move her out and in the cave but, noticed a very soft and 
effortless clutching action.I certainly know that a misadjusted linkage was not 
the cause of the problem as it didn't happen gradually but, suddenly so, suspect 
of a broken diaphragm spring. 
What do you guys think about ?
As always... thanks in advance
Daniel MonasterioPS. Could be my first broken diaphragm spring in 44 years of 
corvairing. 		 	   		  
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