[DeTomaso] clutch

[Art Stephens]

Jay,
     I believe you want to have as little free play as possible without 
having contact with the throwout bearing.  So,  you should feel significant 
pressure just after touching the clutch pedal.  If you don't get much 
resistance until you are near the floor,  you won't be getting enough 
disengagement of the clutch,  which in turn will wear out your synchros 
prematurely,  (expensive).  You need a little free play to keep from wearing 
out the throwout bearing prematurely. You just want to keep that free play 
to a minimum.  At least this is my understanding and what I strive for.

Art


----- Original Message ----- 
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 4:09 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] clutch


>I just install a clutch master cylinder. The problem it takes hold at 3/4 
>of
> the way out. It should grab at about 1/3 right. How do i adjust this . 
> Could i
> do it a the slave cylinder. It is a bear to adjust the arm on the master
> cylinder. Help Jay
>
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