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Re: Stiff clutch

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Subject: Re: Stiff clutch
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2004 09:07:23 -0800
So long as it is actually working, it is hard to see how it could be due to
the hydraulic system. I would be thinking pressure plate -- are you sure you
don't have the heavy-duty clutch in your B?

on 11/9/04 8:39 AM, Douglas Gaither at dbgaither@sbcglobal.net wrote:

> My '66B is in the shop for cut 'n polish.  In the mean time, I've had a
> chance to drive my father's '73B.  There is a significant difference
> between the pedal pressure required.  My recently restored clutch is
> very stiff.  It could be in the linkage but I don't think so.  The M/C
> was new from Moss (about 5 years ago - long project).  Although it is
> stiff, it does work.  I have noticed that after about 15 minutes of
> operation, it gets even a little stiffer.
> 
> Could it be that there is something wrong with the M/C?  Would a
> rebuild kit help?  Where and how do I start troubleshooting this?
> 
> Doug
> 


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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires




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