I'm reforwarding this message to the list, since it
was bounced the first time.
BTW - the correct Datsun clutch slave to use with the
5-speed conversion is Beck/Arnley 072-159 (72-79
nissan pickup)
- Bryan
--- bv <bvsprite@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 11:32:07 -0700 (PDT)
> From: bv <bvsprite@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5 Speed Clutch Problem
> To: rrengineer@dslextreme.com,
> trevorwj@insightbb.com
> CC: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>
> Mike,
>
> Howdy! I've been off the list for quite some time,
> and
> just recently re-subscribed.
>
> I was having problems with clutch travel when I
> first
> installed my 5-speed conversion too.
> I switched to a 'datsun' clutch slave, (I think it
> was
> from a nissan/datsun pickup) and I'm really happy
> with
> the clutch pedal travel and feel. Also, the bleed is
> at the top of the cylinder.:-) (ebay find)
> My bugeye has the 3/4" dual master (disk brakes),
> and
> I use a custom bent (did myself) hard line to the
> clutch, that looks similar to the original.
> Another thing you need to check, is to make sure the
> master cylinder piston for the clutch is returning
> far
> enough back in the master cylinder to expose the
> hole
> in the bottom of the reservoir. Of course if you
> have
> any air in the system, no matter what adjustments
> you
> make, it's still going to have the same symptoms you
> described.
>
> Regards,
> Bryan Vandiver
> San Jose, CA
> 59 Bugeye
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