My first guess would be that the pivot pin has fallen out -- although I
drove for ages without that pin and never had problems like that. In any
case, it's easy to check for a missing pin and, if it is gone, replace it
with a long bolt.
Rich Hill
'79 MG Midget
'58 AH Sprite
>
> All,
>
> One problem that developed on Sunday Morning.
>
> THe clutch is extremely sticky when the engine is running. By sticky I mean
> when I depress the pedal, the travel downwards or upwards is not smooth.
> It's choppy, and feels like there's resistance somewhere down the line.
>
> Here's the catch, though. This happens ONLY when the engine is running. WHen
> the engine is turned off, the travel is smooth like the day I installed it.
>
> It's a Borg and Beck clutch with new clutch, pressure plate, and throw out
> bearing.
>
> My thoughts are that the pin has fallen out that holds one side of the fork in
> place. I think that would explain the resistence only when the engine is
> running. The clutch does disengage, so the car is drivable right now
> (although I won't until I figure this out).
>
> Any ideas out there?
>
> Mike
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