Hi All,
My 57 clutch has stopped releasing. I have new a new MC and SC and they seem to be working properly and delivering a generous inch of push. My issue is (seems to be) the throw out/release bearing. With the Slave pushrod disconnected, the clutch release lever has about an inch of free play (absolutely no resistance). But moving an inch forward or backward results in a solid thud (sounds like metal to metal). The pushrod is well aligned with the holes in the release lever when it the forward most position (toward the engine). When the pushrod is connected and the clutch pedal is pushed in, it moves the lever a generous inch but that is just enough to absorb the free play. The lever then hits the solid (thud) stop and will not move any further at all. The entire pushrod travel is absorbed by the free play in the lever arm.
I'm confident it isn't the hydraulics, im getting good hole alignment and good travel... It seems to be something to do with the release bearing - there seems to be no engagement of the release bearing (no resistance by the lever). It doesnt seem to be an adjustment, if just flat out isnt releasing the clutch. Any ideas anyone? Or is the tranny coming out this weekend???
Thanks to all who offer advice.
George
My 57 clutch has stopped releasing. I have new a new MC and SC and they seem to be working properly and delivering a generous inch of push. My issue is (seems to be) the throw out/release bearing. With the Slave pushrod disconnected, the clutch release lever has about an inch of free play (absolutely no resistance). But moving an inch forward or backward results in a solid thud (sounds like metal to metal). The pushrod is well aligned with the holes in the release lever when it the forward most position (toward the engine). When the pushrod is connected and the clutch pedal is pushed in, it moves the lever a generous inch but that is just enough to absorb the free play. The lever then hits the solid (thud) stop and will not move any further at all. The entire pushrod travel is absorbed by the free play in the lever arm.
I'm confident it isn't the hydraulics, im getting good hole alignment and good travel... It seems to be something to do with the release bearing - there seems to be no engagement of the release bearing (no resistance by the lever). It doesnt seem to be an adjustment, if just flat out isnt releasing the clutch. Any ideas anyone? Or is the tranny coming out this weekend???
Thanks to all who offer advice.
George