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Technical => Transmission Forum => Topic started by: Chris W on February 11, 2012, 04:09:37 PM

Title: No clutch pressure
Post by: Chris W on February 11, 2012, 04:09:37 PM
My clutch was not engaging till the last inch or so of the pedal travel. I figured it may be that the clutch/pressure was stuck as the car/engine has been sitting. I just replaced it and it was not stuck. If I undo the pedal stop in will still only start to get hard the last few inches before hitting the floor.

Any ideas?
Title: Re: No clutch pressure
Post by: Bruce on February 11, 2012, 06:33:57 PM
I remember one car I was putting together from parts, it did what you describe.  Then I found I was a MILE away from the correct freeplay, even though I thought I set it right.
What happens if you wind in the wing nut another 10 full turns?

Or, take the e-brake boot off and shoot a light down in there so you can see the tubes.  Have a helper push the pedal in and out while you watch the tubes.  If you see one moving, it's broken away from it's bracket and needs rewelding.
Title: Re: No clutch pressure
Post by: Geoff on February 11, 2012, 07:08:55 PM
like Bruce said, Almost every pan I've had needed to have the tube welded at the front near the pedal assembly. Get out a big hole saw and cut on pass side tunnel and re weld the tab or better yet fab up a new bracket and weld that in.
Title: Re: No clutch pressure
Post by: 70's Looker on February 12, 2012, 07:22:58 PM
im almost positive chris has already done the tube repair and beef up
Title: Re: No clutch pressure
Post by: Chris W on February 12, 2012, 07:49:31 PM
"Then I found I was a MILE away from the correct freeplay, even though I thought I set it right.
What happens if you wind in the wing nut another 10 full turns?"

Ding ding ding. I feel like a dumbass for not checking that more. It's just so fun to pull the engine, carbs etc for the new clutch. Another 10ish turns and it was there.

Clutch tube is good to go, access holes have been cut and patched or I made covers and the tube is reinforced with brackets I made up.   

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Clutch- Check
Engine/Carbs- Check
Brakes- Check
Steering wheel nut- Check

Just need wheels and gas!
Title: Re: No clutch pressure
Post by: 70's Looker on February 12, 2012, 08:07:08 PM
Quote from: Chris W on February 12, 2012, 07:49:31 PM
Steering wheel nut- Check

thats a biggie!
Title: Re: No clutch pressure
Post by: silas on February 12, 2012, 08:20:25 PM
Quote from: Chris W on February 12, 2012, 07:49:31 PM
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smoooooth!!

Quote from: Chris W on February 12, 2012, 07:49:31 PM
Clutch- Check
Engine/Carbs- Check
Brakes- Check
Steering wheel nut- Check

Just need wheels and gas!

f'n eh chris!!! so good to hear!!

Quote from: 70slooker on February 12, 2012, 08:07:08 PM
Quote from: Chris W on February 12, 2012, 07:49:31 PM
Steering wheel nut- Check

thats a biggie!

lol! ;) :cool: