Yes, I have this problem with my Bugeye with a 1275 engine, and you are
right, it doesn't take long to get used to it.
Bobby
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From: spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 8:24 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Very short clutch
>> The question about an oily clutch reminded me of a car I drove a few
>> months ago that had an extremely short clutch with almost no slip.
>> It was either off or on with little travel between. If it is a
>> standard, unmodified clutch, what causes this?
> Usually a nearly worn out clutch plate. Or maybe it needs a taller
> driver??
I think the commonest cause of this is a 1275 installed in an early car
using the 1275 slave cylinder with the drum brake master cylinder.
It doesn't take long to get used to it...
David Lieb
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