[6pack] Shifting gears

Sally or Dick Taylor tr6taylor at webtv.net
Tue Nov 15 23:16:19 MST 2011


Hugh---Let's do the easy things first. That being to take off the cap on the Clutch Master Cylinder to check the fluid level. If it is not more than and inch down from the top, no air should've gotten into the line to the Slave Cylinder. (Top it off anyway, with DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid). If the level was so low as to permit air entry into the line to the SC, then bleed the line and SC of air. (Check the repair manual if you haven't done this before.)
 If the fluid level was OK, the next thing to do is to see how much play is in the clutch pedal linkage down in the foot well. (Pedal box, in English speak) Excess play here causes a short stroke at the SC. Outward movement of the SC pushrod when depressing the clutch pedal should be close to 1/2 inch. This can be checked with an assistant working the pedal, with the car off the floor for easier measurement.

If this stroke is satisfactory, the problem could be a broken fork pin. To check the fork pin it is necessary to remove the bellhousing. Write back if more instructions are needed. This partial clutch disengagement is a common occurance with our Triumphs. The fix is not complicated, but could be time consuming.

Dick


-----Original Message-----
From: Hugh Sutherland
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 12:20 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Shifting gears

 Long time on the list, and this is my first post.

I have a 76 TR6 that is experiencing shifting issues. It is almost like the
clutch is not fully engaging when I push the pedal. Once the car is moving,
the shifting is fine and it shifts from 2-3, 3-4 smoothly. The problem is only
from starting from a dead stop. When I sit at a light with the clutch in, I
can feel the car moving slightly. It there a possibility the master cylinder
is low on fluid?

Thanks,
Hugh
Alexandria VA

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