[DeTomaso] Fw: Clutch Issues

[Dan Courtney]

Dan F. Courtney

La Jolla, CA

(858) 551-5455 Phone
(858) 551-5456 Fax
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry - Ohio Time Corp" <larry at ohiotimecorp.com>
To: "'Dan Courtney'" <dfcex at excaliburre.com>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 5:48 AM
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Fw: Clutch Issues


> Hi Dan,
>
> Being somewhat of an expert on projects taking years and year longer then
> expected... Make sure the clutch disk is not frozen onto the flywheel or
> pressure plate.
>
> Have someone press the clutch peddle to the floor and see if the clutch 
> disk
> has the needed clearance .040" (I think that's what Jack tells us)and that
> it is not stuck (rusted?). With the trans in neutral it should be able to
> move. Remember you are moving the input shaft too, so it will not be
> spinning like a top.
>
> Larry (someday) - Cleeland
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] 
> On
> Behalf Of Dan Courtney
> Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 4:28 AM
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Fw: Clutch Issues
>
> I'm re-sending this message because, for the first time ever, I didn't
> receive any advice on my first send.
> I'm hoping to finally drive The Winged Warrior this weekend but I'm trying
> to figure what part to replace to get in gear.
> Below is the original message:
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Dan Courtney
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 3:08 AM
> Subject: Clutch Issues
>
>
> 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?
> It's got a new throw-out bearing, Centerforce clutch and re-built pressure
> plate. Is there anything else that could be causing this?
>
> Dan
>
> Dan F. Courtney
>
> La Jolla, CA
>
> (858) 551-5455 Phone
> (858) 551-5456 Fax
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