Re: '78 Spider Clutch problem, m/c & s/c...

["sherwood white" <sherwood.w.white@domain.elided>]

a common problem with spiders is the clutch pedal linkage cracks and the
height of the pedal drops look at the pedal is it the same as the brake?  if
it is than the master cylinder could be leaking internally is there any play
in the pedal ie does it go down part way with little effort?  if the pedal
is high and hard there could be a problem with the fork that moves the throw
out bearing I have replaced a clutch hose that was defective and it swelled
up instead of moving the slave cyl. check these things also if you pump the
clutch does it get harder? and if you put the trans in 2nd or 3rd does the
motor slow down or car  try to move from a dead stop?

Woody White
Alfa Performance Center
215-736-3820
http://www.alfaperformancecenter.com


----- Original Message -----
From: <AlfaNeely@domain.elided>
To: <JeffreyOlson@domain.elided>; <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 3:28 PM
Subject: '78 Spider Clutch problem, m/c & s/c...


> In a message dated 03/10/2002 12:11:08 PM Central Standard Time,
> owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:
>
>
> > Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 16:17:48 +0000
> > From: JeffreyOlson@domain.elided
> > Subject: '78 Spider Clutch problem, m/c & s/c...
> >
> > Clutch has been increasingly difficult to disengage
> > completely, i.e. shifting into reverse or first gear
> > from a standstill.
> >
> > The slave cylinder was leaking a bit so I replaced it
> > with the hose and YES, I did bleed it thoroughly with
> > the bleed screw at the top.
> >
> > The problem did not go away as I hoped.  Clutch does not
> > slip at all but engages very close to the floor.  Still
> > tricky to get into first or reverse without a grind.
> >
> > Should I try replacing the master cylinder first(no
> > leaks!) or just plan on a new clutch?
> >
> > I have no idea how old the clutch is.  This difficulty
> > has gradually increased over the last week.  Prior to
> > that it worked great which is why I replaced the nasty
> > old slave cylinder!
> >
> > Found a clutch kit from Linea Rossa for $129!
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
>
>        A clutch pedal that engages close to the floor indicates the disk
is
> pretty thick.  A worn out thin disk will engage close to the top of the
> travel.  That is a bit generalized.
>        Try bleeding the system once more.  Air bubbles can and do hang up
on
> junctions in the line and with vibration from movement while driving will
> move up hill.
>        It is often recommended to replace the clutch slave and master at
the
> same time.  It may be time for a new master.  However, there is some
> adjustment possible in the linkage between the pedal and the master
cylinder.
>  Lengthen this to see what impact it has.
>        The clutch master might not be leaking out the end so that you can
see
> the leakage.  It could just not be moving enough fluid or allowing fluid
to
> seep by the longer you hold the clutch down.
>
> Ciao,
> Russ Neely
> Oklahoma City
>
> --
> to be removed from alfa, see /bin/digest-subs.cgi
> or email "unsubscribe alfa" to majordomo@domain.elided

--
to be removed from alfa, see /bin/digest-subs.cgi
or email "unsubscribe alfa" to majordomo@domain.elided