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Re: Midget Clutch Slave problem...

To: "Richard D. Arnold" <richard.arnold@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Midget Clutch Slave problem...
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Sat, 27 Dec 1997 10:44:37 -0800 (PST)
On Sat, 27 Dec 1997, Richard D. Arnold wrote:

> On Friday, 26 December 1997 at 20:25 Ron Madurski wrote:
> 
> RON>  ... It seems to work just fine except that there isn't enough
> tra[v]el in the slave cylinder to disengage the clutch.  I think that
> this is an old problem because the old slave cylinder had been modified
> so that it would go in the mount farther, which in turn provides more
> travel.  I'd rather not grind on my brand new slave cylinder if I don't
> have to so I'm asking for suggestions.  The car is a 79 midget.
> 
> RICH's $0.02>  Ron, my guess is that your DPO was too cheap to buy a new
> clutch push rod when it became worn.  Replace that, and it should end
> your problems.  Moss Part 190-935 is for the '79 1500 Midget, and it
> should cost about $10.00.  You'll probably want to get a new securing pin
> for it at the same time -- $3.00 at the worst.

Yes, and also look at the MC push rod to see if there is a lot of play
where it connects to the pedal.  (ovaled holes, worn down pin)


    Ulix                                                    __/__,__        
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                                                           '67 Sprite


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