- 1. [Spridgets] HELP Diagnosing a Clutch Problem (score: 1)
- Author: Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:45:53 -0400
- Hey All, The clutch is in a 1500 Midget. We recently swapped engines. All was fine immediately after the swap but the following symptoms have begun to surface; When the engine is off and the clutch i
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- 2. Re: [Spridgets] HELP Diagnosing a Clutch Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:52:13 -0500
- Thrust washer/bearing problems?? That's the only thing I can think of that changes in the clutch between running and non-running. Cheers!! Jim _______________________________________________ Support
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- 3. Re: [Spridgets] HELP Diagnosing a Clutch Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "David Riker" <davriker@nwi.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:28:50 -0700
- With the engine off, have one person watch the front crankshaft pulley. Have a second person depress the clutch pedal. Using a long pry bar or pipe, pry back on the crankshaft pully while the person
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- 4. Re: [Spridgets] HELP Diagnosing a Clutch Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
- Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:52:26 -0700
- As has been mentioned, thrust washers could be it. Also, did you change the throw-out bearing for the clutch? They are presssed in and are a PITA, but that's the only other moving thing. Is that plas
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- 5. Re: [Spridgets] HELP Diagnosing a Clutch Problem (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Macy <lmacy@phillymgclub.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:22:12 -0400
- Good thought David, however in my personal experience when the thrust washer fell out the only change was a bit of difficulty shifting, sometimes. I recall no change in the clutch travel or pressure.
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