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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 |
May 12 2023, 07:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 201 Joined: 15-July 21 From: Japan Member No.: 25,723 Region Association: None |
A little update- I finally figure out that the PP I have is in fact a KEP stage 1 with an aluminum shoe. The cracking indicates overheating and will eventually fail leaving bare spots of aluminum- but not yet.
In searching for info over the last days I had contacted Rothsport (the builder), Patrick and Kennedy. Never heard a back format he others but Kennedy got back to me right away with the info I needed. Their Stage 1 kit is good for 230ft/lbs. After figuring out that the PP that was in the car was indeed KEP I have not worries about the spec. I have ordered a full KEP kit, flywheel and all, to replace the burnt stuff. I was told the flywheel is 15 lbs. The also deal WOSP starters so I grabbed one of those to replace the questionable IMI unit. The IMI's teeth were not looking good. Lead time 3 weeks max on the kit - then shipping to Japan so a month+ until it’s in my hands. Well- this is the best season for the 914 so I’m not leaving the car lame on the lift. Got up early and put it all back together with all the used stuff thinking this would be a good way to see if the problem was in fact just the throw out lever bottoming out on the case. Printed up this seal tool because why not? Seriously it takes so little time to measure and draw this and it prints overnight- like a little present in the morning. Went with the Elring seal dry with a smear of engine oil on the inner lip and popped it right in with a mallet. The tool centers on the crankshaft and puts the seal flush with the case. + 2 washers under the ball pivot. There was already one washer in there so only about 8mm of threads left and the threads are not in the greatest shape so a touch of med loctite. I used a sealing washer against the case: What is up with 11mm nuts on the clutch cable anyway??? First drive- didn't even make it out of the driveway before R and 1st started to grind at a stop. Adjusted the cable again and found a little more room at the pedal stop and took a drive to the gas station. I -just- has play at the pedal so the clutch is not dragging but I still have to use the full pedal travel to fully release the clutch. There is no wiggle room so something is still weird..... We'll see what happens when the new KEP stuff shows up. For now its time get the car out for some exercise. Early tomorrow morning 3.5 hours of this: |
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