Not sure about the surging, don't know a DCOE from a rock. But the jerking
could be the throwout bearing, and or the clutch plate.
Larry
On 9/7/01 5:05 PM, "Bill Hunt" <BillH@aaai.com> wrote:
> The other thing I noticed is the car kind of "jerks" and "bucks" when
> pulling off from a stop (No SA remarks about the operator). It does okay
> when slipping the clutch a little but a was wondering if the u-joints
> could be bad or the upper link bushings being mostly shot could
> contribute to this problem. I'm going to bleed the clutch (and brakes)
> this weekend due to it releasing right off the floor. Maybe it will take
> care of both problems.
>
> Even with these small problems it sure is a blast to drive, at least on
> two lanes. Got to get used to those "tall" truck tires on the freeway.
> Herby
> 64 MK II Sprite - HRBYTOY (under construction/de-construction)
> 62 MK II Sprite - HRBYTOY2? (My new driver)
> billh@aaai.com
> www.herbytoys.com <http://www.herbytoys.com/>
>
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Larry Macy
78 Midget
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Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
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System Manager/Administrator
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
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