Joe-
Thanks for the quick reply.
Good call on the clutch disk and throw out bearing as possible sources for
this problem. However, (and I should have included this in the first post)
the they are both brand new. As for having the wrong push rod, it's a
distinct possibility. I've found lots of weird trick through out the car
(such as the flat washers and blue silicon sealant used to make a
transmission gasket) as I've slowly rebuilt it. Anybody know what the slave
cylinder pushrod length should be?
Aside...
Several people have mentioned converting to a diaphragm clutch assembly, all
for the reasons you mentioned. Is it really that much better? From what I
gather, I'd need to get a new clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, bell
housing, and possibly a new throw out arm and bearing. Seems like a lot of
changing unless the improvements in reliability and performance are
significant. Then again, I've never driven a Spit other than mine w/ the
poorly working clutch...
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