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Re: 78 Spitfire clutch problem?

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Subject: Re: 78 Spitfire clutch problem?
From: totty@flute.cs.uiuc.edu (Brian Totty)
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 93 13:31:22 CDT
> The clutch of my 78 Spitfire was just replaced and now I'm
> experiencing some problems with it.  The clutch pedel does not work
> smoothly, it comes up jerky and it does not return to its full height
> while driving, but it will return to its full height if I tap on the
> pedel.  The pedel and the clutch cylinders works smoothly and return
> to its full height when I shift through the gears while the engine is
> off, or when I shift to neutral when the car is moving.

Are you sure the pivot pin connecting the throwout arm to the bellhousing was
securely fastened?  These pins have a tendency of falling out.  Otherwise,
I would suspect the hydraulics.




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