You need a new pushrod, pushrod pin, and bearing assembly pin with
resistance stay. I just did this. My 76 got so bad I could not even shift
it into reverse with the engine running.
At minimum you are looking at pulling the engine forward 6- 8 inches to get
to the pins. Best thng to do is to go the long haul and pull the engine,
replace the rear seal, clutch, clutch pressure plate, throwout bearing,
along with the components mentioned above.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Willner" <dwillner@icontech.com>
To: "Spitfires" <Spitfires@autox.team.net>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2002 1:03 PM
Subject: 80 Spit pushrod question
> I rebuilt and replaced the clutch MC and the slave because of a major loss
of
> fluid at the slave last week. Things went together real well, smothered
the
> seals with grease and refit everything. Did a bench bleed this morning
which
> worked out well.
>
> When I went to reinstall the slave I noticed the pushrod was laying on the
> bottom of the bracket and there seems to be about 1/2" - 3/4" of
horizontal
> play in it. My pedal goes 1/2 - 2/3 down to the floor until it engages,
but
> very light before that.
>
> Time for a new pushrod?, or? If so (I'm leaning that way) what's the best
> route to take and what else should I look for? TIA
>
> Dave Willner
> 59 TR3A Apple Green
> 80 Spitfire Carmine Red
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