[Shotimes] Clutch Issues

[Donald Mallinson]

Could it be the throwout bearing hanging up on the input 
shaft?  Sounds like it.

Also, when I put in my most recent clutch kit, I did the 
entire thing INCLUDING the fork.  When the fork surface 
wears, clutch action won't be smooth.  This happens at about 
150,000+ miles from what Mike Courtney in MN told me. 
Whatever, the new Hi Rev's Jr. with all new bushings, 
bearing (stock Ford) and fork works better than I remember 
the car working when I bought it with 45,000 miles and it's 
second new clutch already installed! (first one was a bad 
factory clutch, second was the recall upgrade of the 89's).

Don Mallinson

Josh Salaets wrote:

> This is the last new thread I'll post for awhile, I promise!  At least they
> are all on topic, though, right? : )
> 
> The clutch on my SHO hasn't felt quite right for about a year.  Once moving it
> works well, but taking off from a stop is tough, and is hard to do smoothly.
> Whenever my other two friends that own SHOs drive mine, they complain about
> the clutch.  It doesn't really bother me because I am used to it, but when I
> drive their cars, it's nice to take off from a stop without having to play
> around with the clutch.
> 
> What makes it so hard to take off is that the engagement point can vary quite
> a bit.  One time I'll take off, and it'll start engaging right off the floor,
> but will take almost the rest of the travel to fully engage, the next time it
> might start engaging really high,  or decide to function normally.  It does
> this on a completely random basis, and is kind of perplexing.  Lately I've
> noticed it doesn't grab quite as well off the start, and I had it slip real
> bad on me once with a full load of people in the car when I tried to race
> against my friend's CSVT, which was the ONLY time I have lost to him, and
> quite embarrasing!  Needless to say, getting a good launch at the strip,
> autocross track, or even at a stoplight can be quite tricky.  The car has not
> been able to burn out AT ALL for the past year, as the clutch will just take
> it all up.
> 
> Anyone have any ideas?
> 
> I had the clutch replaced 45,000 miles ago with a supposedly "upgraded" unit,
> and they installed a new clutch cable and main seal while they were in there.
> In the mornings I have also noticed it doesn't grab quite like it should when
> going through the gears until it gets warmed up, so I am probably due for a
> new clutch soon, but I don't want to have this problem again.  At least the
> clutch has a lifetime warranty! : )  All I have to do is pay for labor.
> 
> If a new clutch is in store, this will be it's 4th clutch since new, so would
> there be any need for a new flywheel?  If there is, what a great excuse to buy
> a lightened one! : )
> 
> Thanks again, and I am done with the questions for now, I think! ; )
> 
> Josh Salaets
> 95 SHO MTX (I SHO U)
> 85 Omni GLH-T (Yeah, it's fast)
> Eugene, OR
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