[DeTomaso] Fw: Clutch Issues

[larry at ohiotimecorp.com]

Hi Dan,

You are not getting enough push on the pressure plate to release it if there is 
only .005" of clearance. Start by making sure you are getting good travel on the 
slave cyl then work your way back to the pressure plate making sure things are 
right.

You should be able to move the clutch plate around by pushing it with a screw 
driver when the peddle is down.

Larry - Cleveland






On Sat Mar 28  6:10 , "Dan Courtney"  sent:

>With the engine not running (if that makes a difference) I'm seeing only 
>about .005 separation at what looks like the disc.
>When you say the clutch should move, how are does one move the clutch and 
>input shaft? I'm not sure if you mean it should spin or separate?
>
>Dan
>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 [detomaso-
bounces at realbig.com','','','')">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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