Dean:
I had to lengthen slightly the slave cyl. pushrod - the one supplied by Smitty
was not long enough for some reason, and I had a similar problem. Made up a
new one about 1/4" longer. Others have shimmed the throwout bearing to achieve
the same effect, but the pushrod mod is a lot easier!
Earl Kagna
Victoria, B.C.
BT7, BJ8 - (Smitty conversion)
----- Original Message -----
From: Dean Caccavo <healeybn7@yahoo.com>
Date: Sunday, October 31, 2004 10:51 pm
Subject: Are all bix six clutch masters the same?
> I am still fiddling with my BN7 - Smitty conversion.
> I finally got the Toyota trans properly rebuilt. Had
> to replace the input shaft and main shaft since the
> needle bearing imploded destroying both parts. Can't
> believe the shop rebuilt it the first time (last week)
> without replacing these parts???
>
> While I was at it, I replaced the clutch disk with a
> Toyota Supra disk, since the custom "Clutchnet" disk
> was cracked. Took my first drive today.
>
> Good news is the trans is finally quiet!
>
> Bad news is the clutch is not fully releasing. Seems
> like I am just not getting enough throw on the slave.
> It was bled.
>
> I am considering replacing the clutch master with a
> master with a larger bore, and limiting the pedal to
> prevent over extending the slave. Any thoughts. I
> can't take the trans out again... I just need an
> additional 1/4 inch.
>
> Dean BN7
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