Your clutch is probably expanding with heat. I'm pretty sure that's the
problem with my clutch. You may need to look at the linkage to see if
there's sufficient play to prevent total disengagement after warmup. The
other possibility is, of course, to put the pin in one of the other holes.
I seem to recall reading in this list that in TR6's the throwout bearings
typically make contact with the pressure plates and turn, so that they
have a tendency to wear out much faster than in most cars. Others may
have better suggestions, but I think your best bet would be to raise the
pin.
Jim Ruwaldt
'72 TR6 CC79338U
Bloomington, IN
On Tue, 9 Sep 1997, Peter Firla wrote:
> Upon beginning a trip, shifting gears is silky smooth. For instance,
> moving into reverse is accomplished with no problem. After 1/2 hour or
> so on the road, shifting becomes quite hard. Shifting into reverse
> causes serious clashing. In fact, the clutch does not seem to be
> completely disengaging after warmup. The slave cyl. connector is on the
> lowest of the three holes in the clutch shaft arm. If I try to move it
> up to the middle hole, to get more throw, the throwout bearing will
> always be turning. What the %#&*! is going on in there?????
>
> Peter
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