Measure the travel of the slave piston first, that will tell you if it is
m/c or slave/clutch. Should be about 5/8".
PaulH.
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-----Original Message-----
From: James Porco <jporco@juno.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: 02 October 1999 17:20
Subject: Clutch problem
>Hello
>I've been reading this board for the last few years and ,,,generic lurker
>disclaimer...
>By my choice , my 1971 (restoration project) MGB-GT has become a daily
>drive for the last three weeks. Friday As I was pulling into my
>driveway, it became a bear to shift into first gear. And, any attempts to
>shift into reverse were met with a horrible grinding noise. This AM I
>checked to see if all fluids were OK and they were. The Transmission
>fluid was replaced less than 2 months ago with 20-50w Castrol.(same as in
>the engine). If I try to shift it into first the car slowly attempts to
>move forward, any other gear and I get that great head turning grinding
>noise.
>
>I think I am looking at a clutch master cylinder problem but I would like
>to get the boards opinion. If it is the master cylinder should I get the
>rebuilds kit or splurge for new parts?
>Any less expensive suggestions would also be helpful.
>
>Many thanks,
>
>Jim Porco
>1971 (black primer, but all new metal) MGB-GT
>Columbus, Ohio
>
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