[Mg-t] Clutch Rod Kaput

[Mike Eldred]

Listers,



I went for a spin in my '54 TF last night, but my fun was cut short when the
clutch operating rod snapped.  It resulted in a long walk before someone I
knew came along and picked me up, and a pricey tow.  But all in all, not a
major nightmare.



This is the second clutch operating rod that has broken on this car in the
last 40 or so years.  This is the "pull" rod that connects to the clutch pedal
and the lever mounted on the side of the engine.  I have ordered, from
Lbcarco, another clutch rod, as well as an adjustable clutch link that will,
hopefully, improve the geometry.
http://www.mossmotors.com/graphics/products/PDF/190-422.pdf
http://www.mossmotors.com/graphics/products/PDF/190-422.pdf



I have two questions.  First, the TD/TF manual doesn't mention how I get at
the bottom of the clutch pedal, inside the pedal box, to remove and replace
the clutch rod.  Do I access this area from under the car?  Do I need to pull
up the carpet?  The floorboards?  This may become quite obvious when I finally
get under the car and start rooting around, but maybe someone else has dealt
with this and can advise.



Second, just wondering if anyone has any pointers on the job, or on clutch
adjustment generally.  I have found that I have to push the clutch in farther
and farther over the last few years, probably because of normal wear, and I'm
expecting that the adjustable link will improve the "shiftability."



Cheers!

-Mike Eldred

Wilmington, VT





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