M. W. Jordan, Jr. wrote:
> On the 1960 MGA 1600 I am working on the prior owner
> brazed an extension of about one inch onto the end of
> the clutch actuating rod (rod coming out of slave
> cylinder.) Any ideas why he might have done that.
Joe Ratigan's theory is a good one ... the 'B', diaphragm
style, pressure plate should be fitted in conjunction
with the front tranny cover and release bearing arm from
a 'B' 3-synchro tranny ... they bolt right up and correct
the geometry for the thinner 'B' pressure plate.
I never tried it, but ya might be able to remove the
starter and take a peek (using a small mirror) to see if
ya have a 'B' pressure plate.
Its also possible that the PO was attempting to compensate
for wear ... both the hole in the push rod, that accepts the
clevis pin, and the brass bush/bolt that the release bearing
arm pivots on are subject to wear.
Let us know how you make out.
Safety Fast! .. larry.g.unger@lmco.com
'61 MGA 1600 MkII
|