<VV> New clutch giving me fits!

[Harry Yarnell]

It's entirely possible the clutch disk is in backwards.

Harry Yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
perryman, MD
hyarnell1@earthlink.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "dgeier" <dgeier@myclearwave.net>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 5:43 PM
Subject: <VV> New clutch giving me fits!


> This is my first posting to vv. I can not get my 64,4sp with a 65, 140
> hp, clutch adjusted properly.  This car has been a complete ground-up
> rebuild; new clutch, throw out bearing, Dale fly-wheel, (major vendor
> super kit) new cable and pulleys .If it was worn
>
> I replaced it.  My theory is I want to do it right the first time and
> have a reliable car for years to come. My problem is that no matter how
> I adjust the clutch following the manual, it is never fully disengaged.
> I have to shut the engine off and shift into gear.
>
> Once rolling shifting is possible but not as easy as it should be.  I
> replaced the shifter bushings and pins along with a quick shift kit. The
> trans shifts easily with the clutch in and engine off. This has been a 4
> year project to get to this point.  Thinking that rust
>
> may have developed on the flywheel or pressure plate, I jacked up the
> rear of the car and put it in 1st gear pushed in the clutch and applied
> the brakes to remove any rust.  I called the vendor who was very
> friendly and helpful, saying that "the clutch material is thicker than
> the stock and that it just needs to be worn down some."  My question is
> has anyone else had this problem and should I prepare myself for
> dropping the engine?
>
> Sorry about the length, thanks for you input!
>
> Dave Geier
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