Hi All,
I'm reassembling the clutch on my project and getting it ready for the first drive. I already know that my clutch slave cylinder pushrod is far longer than replacements (3.75" from hole center to end); it appears to have an additional section welded to the original length. I believe this is too long (especially with unworn clutch components) because I must move the clutch fork (with great effort, as if it is being operated) in order to even install the clevis pin. With the clevis pin installed, is there a prescribed clearance between the slave cylinder and pushrod? This clearance would measure negative (interference) for me at the moment and I don't think this can be right. Am I thinking correctly that a long pushrod could cause the graphite release bearing to be engaged permanently and prematurely wear? Bentley does not address this and just says, "the pushrod is non-adjustable," but mine has been tampered with. Should I just use the replacement pushrod (2.375" per Moss) and leave it alone?
(This has nothing to do with the clutch pedal to master cylinder pushrod clearance, totally different subject)
Thanks!
Mark
I'm reassembling the clutch on my project and getting it ready for the first drive. I already know that my clutch slave cylinder pushrod is far longer than replacements (3.75" from hole center to end); it appears to have an additional section welded to the original length. I believe this is too long (especially with unworn clutch components) because I must move the clutch fork (with great effort, as if it is being operated) in order to even install the clevis pin. With the clevis pin installed, is there a prescribed clearance between the slave cylinder and pushrod? This clearance would measure negative (interference) for me at the moment and I don't think this can be right. Am I thinking correctly that a long pushrod could cause the graphite release bearing to be engaged permanently and prematurely wear? Bentley does not address this and just says, "the pushrod is non-adjustable," but mine has been tampered with. Should I just use the replacement pushrod (2.375" per Moss) and leave it alone?
(This has nothing to do with the clutch pedal to master cylinder pushrod clearance, totally different subject)
Thanks!
Mark