[DeTomaso] Clutch master swap out

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/12/13 8 20 27, larry at ohiotimecorp.com writes:


> Lets say that the push rod is to long now. We have the clutch peddle all 
> the way up on its rest. As you bolt on the MC it is pushing the piston up 
> in the bore of the MC. This can cause problems if it starts to cover ports 
> or if it travels too far into the MC. By shimming the MC out (away) from the 
> mounting box you are allowing the MC piston to come to its normal resting 
> position. It is acting as if the rod was shorter.
> 

>>>Ah yes, that makes perfect sense.   I never considered the possibility 
that the pushrod was so misadjusted that it was partially compressing the 
piston when at rest because the pedal was hitting the 'up' stop.

Mike