<VV> Clutch Linkage--Update

[Rick Norris]

It is possible to overcenter the diaphragm spring fingers on the pressure 
plate. I have experienced it in my race car during a fast gear change. We 
usually have a adjustable pedal stop to prevent it.

Rick Norris
#36 Sunoco Corvair
www.corvairalley.com

>
> In a message dated 6/21/2011 9:00:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> jgreen at alum.mit.edu writes:
>
> Bob  Hall, a local expert--Nope, I just work on them.:)
>
>
> I should note that John has already checked the clutch linkage from the
> pedal shaft bushings, the clutch cable ball, cable pulleys, the pan, the
> rubber  accordion seal on the clutch cable where it comes out of the 
> tunnel, the
> clutch  cross shaft, and the rod.  Outside of some wear on the swivel
> everything  was tight worked smoothly while I was at John's.  The pressure 
> plate
> was  smooth each time I pushed the pedal and I didn't feel anything that
> would indicate that the clutch fork or ball was badly worn.  I might 
> adjust
> the clutch for a little higher pedal, but I didn't notice anything that 
> would
> cause the pedal to stick in a down (toward the floor) direction.   John 
> has
> a very nice, clean, well maintained convertible.  I recommended  that he
> remove temporarily the cover and nylon washer on the bell housing to see 
> if
> that made a difference, but he had already tried that--And I didn't notice 
> or
> feel any binding there when I was under the car.
>
> Any other ideas Corvair people?
>
> Bob Hall
> Group Corvair
> Corvanatics
> CORSA
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