Mark
I had some similar sounding symptoms which didn't require tranny removal
(probably work checking before pulling the box).
The pin connecting the slave cylinder rod to the clutch fork dropped down
about an inch when the clutch was pushed in. It wedged itself against the
bell housing preventing the clutch fork from returning. The master cylinder
returned, leaving the slave cylinder and connecting rod in place. The
clutch pedal went completely rigid, wouldn't push down at all - but there
was no clutch enagement at all, just say there and spun.
The fix was to pull the slave cylinder and cut out the offending pin
(trusty swiss army knife). No removal of gearbox required, but a bit
fiddly. Pin has yet to be replaced (5 years ago). Currently the connecting
rod (plus a packer) just pushes against the recess in the fork.
At the time it was a quick fix to get me home - I guess I'll replace it
properly when the clutch really does let go.
Cheers
Mark Sinclair, 64 Spit.
>
> Fellow Triumphants,
>
> I got home tonight & before shutting the car off popped the clutch with
> the
> car in gear (the topper to the day from HELL). The car stalled out. I
> went
> to push the clutch pedal in and it wouldn't easily go down. I restarted
> the
> car & the pedal moves now, but the clutch doesn't seem to do anything. I
>
> checked the fluid resevoir and it is about 1/3 full. Any thoughts on
> what
> I've done to the car?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark
>
> Mark Milotay, Principal
> On the Mark Software & Consulting
>
> Mark,
> It could be that you broke one of the four springs in your clutch
> disk. I had this happen in my first vintage race and I hear it is quite
> common with stock clutches in racing Spitfires. The clutch would not
> disengage even though I had some peddle pressure. --Bill-- VARA EP
> Spitfire #3
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