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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