>Listers: Don't want to clutter up the site this holiday weekend, but I REALLY
>need help sorting out a clutch problem on a 1972 TR6. The system is much like
>the Tiger, so maybe somebody has experienced a similar condition and has a
>tip or two.
>
>Here it is: Hydraulic master cylinder, line, clutch slave, clutch disc,
>pressure plate, bearing, etc. all brand new (not rebuilds) and all correct
>(at least according to Moss Motors). But I cannot get enough pedal travel to
>disengage the clutch. The pedal is on the floor, the system is fully bled
>and yet there's a full inch of throw left in the clutch finger. By shimming
>the slave back one inch I can get everything to work properly. But this just
>ain't the right way to do it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
>from the Tigerman
What shape are the engine thrust washers in? Lever the crankshaft
pulley as far back as it will go. Have a helping foot push the clutch
down. If you see the pulley move more than .020",
you've found your clutch problem. Ask me how I learned about this one....
Paul Burr
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