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Re: Flat spot

To: cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk
Subject: Re: Flat spot
From: Killjoy@aol.com
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 22:19:45 -0500
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
In a message dated 95-11-15 03:09:32 EST, you write:

>On my way to work this morning, I was troubled a few times by a flat spot
>between stationary and 5mph.
>
>I squeeze out the clutch slowly, and nothing happens, then a sudden jerk as
I
>shoot off at about 5mph (almost instant acceleration).

Is it cold where you are?  Did the problem go away as the car warmed up?  I
had this trouble once; I think it was ice crystals in the hydraulic clutch
system.  Replacing the fluid made the problem go away, whatever it was.

Michael Turley
'67 Spitfire Mk2


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