Hi Mike,
Try reducing that amount and see what affect it has on the clutch pedal grab
position. The push nut can be moved a 1/16" even as far out as it is.
You just need enough play there so the TO bearing isn't constantly engaged
Let me know if that improves it.
Paul A
----- Original Message -----
From: <rrengineer@dslextreme.com>
To: "Paul Asgeirsson" <pasgeirsson@worldnet.att.net>
Cc: <rrengineer@dslextreme.com>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 3:49 PM
Subject: Re: Master Cylinder Sleeves
> Paul,
> We adjusted and re-adjusted the slave pushrod. Right now there is
> 1/8th inch play before the TO bearing touches the pressure plate
> springs. With the 948 slave cylinder it took almost all the
> adjusment out to the little square end of the threaded pushrod to get
> that 1/8th inch free play.
> Mike
>
>
> Paul Asgeirsson
> > Hi Mike,
> >
> > Could there be excessive play on the throw out arm that might be reduced
> > by
> > the adjustable push rod? Just how much play is there now?
> >
> > Paul A
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <rrengineer@dslextreme.com>
> > To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 2:04 PM
> > Subject: Master Cylinder Sleeves
> >
> >
> >> I'm just wondering about my clutch problem with my new Datsun 5 speed
> >> conversion. There is no resistance from the clutch pedal until it is
> >> about halfway through it's travel. I had the master cylinder sleeved
by
> >> White post about 6 or 7 years ago. Don't they use stainless steel
> >> sleeves? Sierra Specialties uses brass sleeves for a better rubber to
> >> sleeve seal. Could it be that the leak I am encountering at the master
> >> cylinder bores could be the clutch piston not sealing in the front part
> >> of
> >> the bore, hence no resistance for half the travel of the clutch pedal?
> >> maybe a re-sleeve at Sierra is in order?
> >> Mike MacLean
> >> 60 Sprite
> >> 56 BN2
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