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RE: Clutch

To: Pat & Gary Rice <patgaryrice@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: Clutch
From: tld6008@mchsi.com
Date: Tue, 04 May 2004 20:13:30 +0000
Oil contamination
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Tim Davis BN7
> Listers,  Got a new one for you.  I"ve followed the threads on transmission
> and clutch removals, etc.  Just took part in the Austin Healey Pierpont 2004
> event or conclave in Ventura.  My transmission and clutch work fine until
> the car has been driven for maybe an hour or 50 miles.  Then if I get heavy
> on the throttle from a dead stop, the clutch seems to be slipping until I
> back off on the throttle, then engine speed slows down and car continues to
> accelerate.  During the restoration process several years ago, a
> knowledgable mechanic checked out the clutch visibly and thought it would be
> OK for a long time.  Clutch face looked good and springs looked good.  Also
> the throughout bearing.  The slave cylinder was rebuilt and bled.  Clutch
> disengages fine.  Does anyone have a suggestion?  I suspect weak clutch
> springs,but hope its something simpler to correct.
> Gary Rice
> 61 HBT7L
> Ventura, Ca 





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