<VV> Clutch Adjustment

[Roger Gault]

I've found that, for this problem, the best adjustment is to take a 12"
crescent wrench and use it to bend the pedal up away from the carpet.  Not
the 1/4" thick bar, just the part the rubber goes over.  There's not that
much extra travel even when everything is adjusted right, a fat carpet (or
in my case a pedal bent down a little from 280K of driving) will use all the
margin.

Ah.. Matt Nall would be proud...
  Roger

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <the.tysons at comcast.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:28 PM
Subject: <VV> Clutch Adjustment


> Since I installed heavier carpet-type floor mats in the '65 Monza last
fall, I've had a bit of a struggle with the clutch.  I can get it in gear
and drive the car but I must make a conscious effort to push the clutch
pedal all the way into the mat when shifting.
>
> Before I put her on jack stands and attempt to adjust the clutch, could
someone offer specific advice on what needs to to be done so that the clutch
begins to engage further from the floor?  I assume that I'll need to move
the adjustment nut on the clutch rod one way or the other?  Approximately
how far?
>
> Recommendations are appreciated!
>
> Rick T
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