[DeTomaso] gumball pantera constant reverse clutch problems

[bill gaino]

Bob, As Mike suggested... stick it in first or second before shifting to reverse. The forward gears have sycros. I also know a story of a clutch that drove an owner MAD, Mad I tell you.... then a knowlegeable owner came to his rescue and tapped on the clutch line while they bled it to remove air trapped in the line. If the system leaked, it would leak fluid out, rather than air in because it is pressurized.  Another thought, if there is any swelling of the clutch line, it would reduce the slave travel, that is why they use braided brake lines.  You may have to resort to the smaller dia. slave that has more travel. Mine works great as stock....  How about pumping the clutch pedal?  I have had to do that when the master is on the way out.  Bill 1362

-----Original Message-----
>From: LEVITT1946 at aol.com
>Sent: Dec 21, 2010 12:33 PM
>To: detomaso at realbig.com
>Subject: [DeTomaso] gumball pantera constant reverse clutch problems
>
>Dear Friends ,
> 
>Happy Holidays to All !!!!!!!!!
> 
>My frustrations continue with the reverse gear grinding. I believe air  
>getting into the clutch system is the issue or the throw is not enough.
> 
>When the car is cold she seems to shift into reverse fine. All forward  
>gears are never a problem hot or cold ....only reverse gear is an issue. This  
>seems to occur when the car is hot.
> 
>Parts installed:
>New clutch master
>All new linkage front to back 
>New trunion
>New long throw slave (  any easy hints on adjustment for best throw?  )  
>Hugh Casey told me his way to adjust and that will be tried.  
>
>The new clutch master has a plastic lid. The lid seems tight but should it  
>have a gasket to seal air from getting in? Is there a metal lid available 
>that  has a gasket ? Could this plastic lid be a cause of air getting into 
>the system? 
> 
>Is there a way to test for air leaks in the hydraulic clutch system? 
> 
>We have tried gravity bleeding overnight with the car raised in front. No  
>change .
> 
>Open for ideas to get this baby on the road again with no faults.
> 
>Happy Holidays ,
> 
>Bob Levitt
> 
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