Well, I get to add another cause to the sticky clutch problem. I took
my "Magic Clutch" and transmission out. Everything looked okay.
Carried the works over to my local LBC mechanic, Randy Zoller.
He does a quick look and says "here is the problem." The Koyo
throw out bearing was tilted on the collar, about 5 mils. So when
the clutch would be pressed by the throwout bearing, the bearing
was righted which thus caused the collar to tilt and catch on the
nose piece.
He put the assembly on the vise and with a quick strike, the collar
was off. Now remember, this was press fit on. Well he got another
collar out and pressed, with the aid of a big vise, the throw out
bearing on.
Next step will be putting it all together and doing a test drive.
Stay tuned.....
Alan
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From: "Alan & Debbie Lindner"
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To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Date sent: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 17:28:31 -0700
Subject: sticky clutch...the repair begins
Send reply to: "Alan & Debbie Lindner"
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Well I got the trany out. I have a newly built (1-1/2 years old) trans
with 'A' type overdrive from Quantum Mechanics, with a Sachs
clutch plate and Koyo (Toyota Landcruiser) throw out bearing.
How much play should there be between the throw out bearing and
the nose piece?
What is the hole on the underside of the nose piece for?
If I pull the clutch off, what should I be looking for?
As the clutch sticks after about 30 minutes of driving, I am
wondering what parts could be the cause.
Thanks
Alan
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Alan Lindner
'72 TR6 French Blue
CC75676L
San Diego, CA
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Alan Lindner
'72 TR6 French Blue
CC75676L
San Diego, CA
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