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Clutch pedal travel excessive |
peteinjp |
Apr 10 2023, 06:53 AM
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Not wanting to put any undue pressure on the TOB I pulled the cable end as far forward as i could while pushing the clutch lever as far back and adjusted the cable with no free play. Tube is good, cable, pressure plate, flywheel etc all have about 30,000kms. Pedal stop is low and yet I have to push the pedal all the way to the floor to keep from grinding in 1st and reverse. I can not pull the pedal back at all as described in the factory manual. It works but barely- the travel is too far even with the cable adjusted with slight pressure on the shift fork lever.
It seems to me there should always be just the slightest play in the cable- no?? Any thoughts? Pete |
peteinjp |
Apr 17 2023, 05:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 201 Joined: 15-July 21 From: Japan Member No.: 25,723 Region Association: None |
First off the P.O. had everything engine and axle related done on this resto by one of the most well known in the business. That said I have quite a few "details" that needed attention. One example was that the throttles were not synced on the MFI and the idle stunk bad and the inspection guy said he had never seen a car with worse hydrocarbon levels at idle. The rear main seal is leaking. One cold start T had been crimped too hard and had split the plastic eventually spraying gas throughout the engine compartment. And now this clutch shimming issue. I feel like they dialed in WOT but otherwise just pushed this build though.... Needless to say I won't be sending them any of my work. I think they are too busy with Guntherwerks anyway.
Whatever- I love this car and its going to all get fixed up right. Because some know the P.O. I wanted to be sure that its clear that he did his best with little expense spared and a great guy at that. I have a lift so that makes things a bit easier. How many KG is a 7R and 901 combo? I'm guessing about 500lbs/225kg dry. I have an height adjustable table that I could snug up to the engine an just use the lift to raise the car off of it. Also if I pull the whole shebang are there any drawings or specs for some type of engine support that I could put on the table? Photos?? If I pull just the transaxle can I support the rear of the engine from above? I used to do that on my old BMW 2002. Pete |
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