[DeTomaso] Clutch Issues

[Dan Courtney]

Well, I've finally patched together enough time to fire up the new engine in "The Winged Warrior", and it sounds sweet!
Problem is, I can't drive it yet cause I got no clutch action.
The adjustment seems correct, about 1/10th" of free play.
I've bled the heck out of the slave, but still no go.
The pedal feels funky, too, like there is friction as it gets close to the floor. It seems to be getting good action at the slave linkage, but I still can't get in gear. Matter of fact, I was able to drive it back into the garage just by cranking the engine (not starting the engine) with the car in 1st and the clutch pedal floored.
I'm embarrassed to admit, but everything has sat for 1 1/2 busy years, so I suppose some seals may have gone bad.
Are there any tests for the master or slave cylinders?

Dan

Dan F. Courtney

La Jolla, CA

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