[Spridgets] Bad news via the left foot... (help!)

[brian S]

Dave,

Does it make the noise when you have the clutch engaged as well as

disengaged in neutral?

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 15:52:48 -0700
> From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Bad news via the left foot... (help!)
>
> Was out and about today in the Midget when I heard a strange noise.
Couldn't
> place it.  Not engine, not wheels, not suspension.  Then noticed some
movement
> in the clutch pedal - as in it lowered itself fractionally, then raised
back
> up again.  As I continued on (toward the house) It began to be apparent
that
> it was indeed something to do with the tranny or clutch as I eventually
began
> to hear a bit of dry metal rubbing sound when depressing the clutch.
>
> Throw-out bearing?  Other suggestions?  Any chance it will not involve
> removing the engine/tranny?
>
> David Booker
> '71 Midget
> Long Island
>
>

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