Don't get me started on that!!!!! I have had so much trouble getting the
clutch sorted out on my Race Spit that I am practically an
"expert" on what can be done.
The reason for my problems is the aluminum flywheel that is a good half inch
thicker than the stock one. It throws all the other
dimensions off.
Theoretically, the clutch is not supposed to be adjustable, but I ended up
grinding the entire side of my slave cylinder flat so it can
move further in or out than the captured (stock) position. It gives me the
adjustment I need. However, I wouldn't recommend doing
this on stock applications. If everything is working (not worn out) the stock
position should be fine.
My final "fix" is to have the release bearing sleeve machined down to about
half its original thickness so that the movement is normal
with the slave at its intended position.
Joe
Craig Smith wrote:
>
> The slave on the tranny can move " a little "
> I cheated on mine.
> There is a bolt that slides down the side of the slave in an aluminum
> holder. What I did was take an extra bolt and do a little shaving on one
> side, that way I could move the slave in towards the pressure plate.
> It helped a little, I was real surprised about the amount of movement that
> the rod has. It's not much !
> I was expecting it to travel a couple of inches but it only travels about a
> 1/2".
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frane Maroevic [mailto:frane.maroevic@delbih.cec.eu.int]
> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 6:33 AM
> To: SPIT (E-mail)
> Subject: Clutch adjustment
>
> Does anyone know if the height of the Spit clutch can be adjusted? how is it
> done. Haynes manual does not mention it at all.
> Mine requires pushing the pedal right down to the floor and even then the
> clutch does not disengage completely.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Frane
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