The early and late clutch forks are the same. There is a difference however
between 4 and 5 speed trannies. Don't ask me how I know.
Did you replace the bearing also?
Try taking out the freeplay.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Boone" <gboone@sisna.com>
To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 12:50 PM
Subject: Clutch disengagement problem
> Hey Listers,
> I'm looking for ideas as to why a newly installed clutch will not
> disengage. Here's the background info:
> We just completed an engine rebuild on a '68 1600, and it started and
> purred like a kitten. As part of the rebuild, the 1600 clutch
> components were replaced with 2000 components (Nissan). The original 4
> speed tranny was replaced with an early 4 speed but the clutch lever
> from the late tranny was installed. The clutch master cylinder was
> replaced with an aftermarket cylinder and the clutch hydraulics were
> bled completely. The freeplay on the slave cylinder pushrod was
> adjusted to 1/8 inch. The clutch pedal feels completely normal and the
> clutch lever seems to move the full stroke it should to disengage the
> clutch. FYI, the clutch part #'s were verified to be correct for 2000
> clutch parts and the disc is not installed backwards.
> Is the clutch lever from a late tranny interchangeable on an early
> tranny? TIA for any ideas, especially if they don't involve pulling the
> engine back out :-).
> Gary
> WyCROC
> '70 2000
>
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