[DeTomaso] Clutch Slave Adjustment

[Julian Kift]

Rather than rely on external length which tells you very little about the internal size, it would be easier to measure bore diameter as long throws have a reduced bore size so that the same volume of fluid from the master moves the slave through a longer action.

 

Julian
 
> From: JDeRyke at aol.com
> Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:08:21 -0400
> To: asajay at asajay.com; detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Clutch Slave Adjustment
> 
> In a message dated 8/19/09 2:41:42 PM, asajay at asajay.com writes:
> 
> > I also think I -might- have a long throw slave, but don't really know how 
> > to tell.
> > 
> Many (but not all) long throw slaves are stainless; if the thing is 
> non-magnetic, likely it's a long-throw. Or, you could measure the cylinder's \ 
> length; stock is 3.675" from back end to front of cylinder (under the boot). 
> Someone on the list could measure their known-long throw for you. Cheers- J 
> Deryke
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