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Re: Clutch Pedal Vibration

To: "White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org>,
Subject: Re: Clutch Pedal Vibration
From: Chris Nevard <spridgeteer@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 1997 10:55:57 -0800 (PST)
Thanks Richard

The 'problem' goes away if the clutch isn't used for a bit.
It's really just annoying more than anything.
  . . . . . but one day it may be terminal I always think!

Chris




---"White, Richard H." <White@courier3.aero.org> wrote:
>
> I have the same problem on a MGB.  Replaced the clutch twice, pilot
shaft 
> bushing, main shaft bearing and its still there.  Current thoughts
are that 
> it might be worn input shaft splines or the flywheel might not be
bolted on 
> quite right.  I did loosen the engine/bellhousing bolts, drove the
car a 
> little and retighten them.  It seems to have helped some, aligned
the two a 
> little better.  The B doesnt have the dowel alignment pins.  Richard
>
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> REPLY FROM: White, Richard H.
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> Reply-To: Chris Nevard <spridgeteer@yahoo.com>
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> Listers
> 
> If the clutch is used alot, ie. stop start driving in town one starts
> to get a vibration back through the clutch pedal when it is depressed.
> 
> New clutch + release bearing 20 months ago (5000 miles).
> 
> The problem hasn't really got any worse. I think we're looking at
> premature clutch bearing wear.
> 
> Any thoughts - guess I'm going to have to pull it?
> 
> Chris
> 
> '71 Midget (the car that is)
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
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