[DeTomaso] update on clutch slave not compressing fully

[Forest Goodhart]

Sounds like the master cylinder piston is not returning all the way and allowing 
the fluid back into the reservoir. Try loosening the bolts that hold the master 
on and slip a couple washers in between the master and the mounting plate. If 
this solves the problem then shorten the actuating rod some.
Good luck




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From: Ken Green <kenn_green at yahoo.com>
To: Pantdino <pantdino at aol.com>; "JDeRyke at aol.com" <JDeRyke at aol.com>; 
"detomaso at realbig.com" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Sat, May 12, 2012 5:22:34 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] update on clutch slave not compressing fully

The Maserati guy sells forged arms if you want a stronger one:
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DETOMASO-PANTERA-CLUTCH-SHIFT-LEVER-MECHANISM-FORGED-/310204935607?hash=item4839a7adb7&item=310204935607

 
Ken

From: Pantdino <pantdino at aol.com>
To: JDeRyke at aol.com; detomaso at realbig.com 
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 5:16 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] update on clutch slave not compressing fully


Jack,

I removed the bellcrank arm to reposition it some years ago, but I don't think 
that will help here.
I suspected the bellcrank arm was to be treated with respect-- that's why I 
haven't gone gorilla trying to push the clevis pin out of it. :-)  


I haven't driven the car much at all since I discovered this no-play clutch 
situation because of what you describe with the throwout bearing-- I figured 
that's what was happening.

Thank you



-----Original Message-----
From: JDeRyke <JDeRyke at aol.com>
To: pantdino <pantdino at aol.com>; detomaso <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Sat, May 12, 2012 5:06 pm
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] update on clutch slave not compressing fully


JIm, what it sounds like is your free play is completely gone and the clutch 
pressure plate is pushing on the throwout bearing, nit just the return springs. 
If so, unless you have a constant-contact type throwout bearing, it will soon 
fail from always being under pressure and spinning at engine speeds. And its 
possible the excess pressure on the throwout will make the ckutch slip and burn 
up the disc. Then you'd get to replace the entire clutch.

It may be possible to unbolt the slave bracket and the bellcrank arm, and pry 
the arm and everything else sideways  off the splined cross-shaft. But be 
careful- the bellcrank arm is cast steel and will break if hit sideways or 
bent.... and replacements are scarce & pricy. Pry only down near the shaft. Once 
off, you can sort out whats mis-adjusted. Good luck- J Deryke 

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