In a message dated 98-04-13 18:01:55 EDT, elropo(at)worldnet.att.net writes:
>1) is there any way to adjust the hydraulic clutch on a series v?
> (the clutch master cylinder has been rebuilt & the slave cylinder is
>new). increasing slippage in gears 3 & 4 when i wind it out. any
>suggestions?
Oh-oh. Sounds like a worn clutch, unless you're leaking copious fluids onto
the clutch plate. Anything dripping out of the bellhousing?.................
>2) why do i seem to lose water, which in turn causes the engine to run
>hot, but i'm not detecting a leak anywhere? since i live in florida,
>should i pull my thermostat? the needle on the temp gauge seems to go
>about 3/4 over to the right side. looking forward to hearing from
>anyone.
Yikes! A bad clutch AND a blown head gasket?
A radiator pressure tester can quickly verify the integrity of the cooling
system and head gasket. Running without a thermostat is rarely a good idea.
Dick Sanders
Seattle
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