From rrochlin at comcast.net  Sat May  2 08:23:07 2026
From: rrochlin at comcast.net (Rochlin Robert)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2026 10:23:07 -0400
Subject: [TR] Clutch Return Spring and Pedal Position
Message-ID: <CF2785B5-F182-4039-8D12-A63ED6F830AD@comcast.net>


	I've pulled the old TR6 out of hibernation tuned it and adjusted the valve for the upcoming season. The car is running great. 
	 I'm now  attempting to install the clutch return spring on the TR6.  I haven't had a return spring in place since I acquired  the car over 30 years ago, but I had the spring and decided to install it. The issue is that without the spring the clutch pedal is at the proper orientation to the brake pedal but when I install the spring the clutch pedal pulls  toward the driver and is much higher than should be and also pulls the clutch actuating rod out of the clutch master cylinder. It almost seems as if there is some kind of stop missing. What is supposed to keep the clutch pedal from hyperextending toward the driver with the return spring in place? 
	As I said, I haven't had the spring in place since I got the car and can continue to live without it, but I'd like to install it if it will contribute to having a bit more footwell room.
	Thanks.
	Best,
	Bob
	'72 TR6.

From johnbmacartney at gmx.com  Sat May  2 10:19:36 2026
From: johnbmacartney at gmx.com (JOHN MACARTNEY)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2026 18:19:36 +0200
Subject: [TR] Apologies for the lack of a 'story' of late
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From johnbmacartney at gmx.com  Sat May  2 12:39:57 2026
From: johnbmacartney at gmx.com (John Macartney)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2026 19:39:57 +0100
Subject: [TR] Clutch Return Spring and Pedal Position
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Rob,

Are you sure the spring you?ve got is the correct length? What you describe seems more than a bit unusual. It?s so long since I?ve had my head in a TR footwell, I can?t remember how the spring was attached to the body. Can others enlighten us/me with a pic or two of their own cars?

Jonmac

> On 2 May 2026, at 15:23, Rochlin Robert <rrochlin at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 
>    I've pulled the old TR6 out of hibernation tuned it and adjusted the valve for the upcoming season. The car is running great. 
>     I'm now  attempting to install the clutch return spring on the TR6.  I haven't had a return spring in place since I acquired  the car over 30 years ago, but I had the spring and decided to install it. The issue is that without the spring the clutch pedal is at the proper orientation to the brake pedal but when I install the spring the clutch pedal pulls  toward the driver and is much higher than should be and also pulls the clutch actuating rod out of the clutch master cylinder. It almost seems as if there is some kind of stop missing. What is supposed to keep the clutch pedal from hyperextending toward the driver with the return spring in place? 
>    As I said, I haven't had the spring in place since I got the car and can continue to live without it, but I'd like to install it if it will contribute to having a bit more footwell room.
>    Thanks.
>    Best,
>    Bob
>    '72 TR6.


From dave at ranteer.com  Sat May  2 20:40:32 2026
From: dave at ranteer.com (dave northrup)
Date: Sun, 3 May 2026 02:40:32 +0000
Subject: [TR] dizzy needed
Message-ID: <66c3d2f1bca94f1db0de7ebb3146d489@ranteer.com>

I am looking to buy a spare dizzy for an early 74 TR6.  Used but working.  I can put in new points, condenser, rotor, cap, etc.  just need a good unit to keep as a backup in case my Pertronix fails
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From dave1massey at cs.com  Sun May  3 04:57:53 2026
From: dave1massey at cs.com (DAVID MASSEY)
Date: Sun, 3 May 2026 10:57:53 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [TR] Clutch Return Spring and Pedal Position
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It sounds like the circlip that retains the actuating rod has gone missing.? This circlip prevents the rod from exiting the end of the cylinder and stops pedal travel to a reasonable position depending on the amount of wear and elongation that has occurred over the years in the holes for the clevis pin which I can attest from experience can be considerable.? But I digress.? There should be a circlip that keeps the actuating rod captive in the cylinder and if it is not there you run the risk of loosing the ability of disengaging the clutch which can ruin your day.
Dave 


 

    On Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:59:37 PM CDT, John Macartney <johnbmacartney at gmx.com> wrote:   

 Rob,

Are you sure the spring you?ve got is the correct length? What you describe seems more than a bit unusual. It?s so long since I?ve had my head in a TR footwell, I can?t remember how the spring was attached to the body. Can others enlighten us/me with a pic or two of their own cars?

Jonmac

> On 2 May 2026, at 15:23, Rochlin Robert <rrochlin at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 
>? ? I've pulled the old TR6 out of hibernation tuned it and adjusted the valve for the upcoming season. The car is running great. 
>? ? I'm now? attempting to install the clutch return spring on the TR6.? I haven't had a return spring in place since I acquired? the car over 30 years ago, but I had the spring and decided to install it. The issue is that without the spring the clutch pedal is at the proper orientation to the brake pedal but when I install the spring the clutch pedal pulls? toward the driver and is much higher than should be and also pulls the clutch actuating rod out of the clutch master cylinder. It almost seems as if there is some kind of stop missing. What is supposed to keep the clutch pedal from hyperextending toward the driver with the return spring in place? 
>? ? As I said, I haven't had the spring in place since I got the car and can continue to live without it, but I'd like to install it if it will contribute to having a bit more footwell room.
>? ? Thanks.
>? ? Best,
>? ? Bob
>? ? '72 TR6.

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