Re: Complete Clutch Disengagement

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi Erik:

Check to see that the bellhousing isn't backing away from the engine block 
when the clutch pedal is depressed.  Best done with one person pressing the 
pedal, and another watching the bellhousing/block joint.

Regards,

Dean
'74 & '87 Spider Veloce's

At 12:41 AM 4/20/2003, you wrote:

> Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2003 15:00:07 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Erik G Wood <genericwood@domain.elided>
> Subject: Complete Clutch Disengagement
>
> I'm looking for any ideas on why the clutch may not be completely 
> disengaging on my '74 GTV.  It recently returned to the road after a 
> complete engine and tranny rebuild.  It has a new clutch, pressure plate 
> and throwout bearing.  The clutch will disengage to the point that the car 
> will not move from rest with the pedal depressed, but gear changes are 
> slowed and I can tell the synchros are working overtime. I have bled the 
> clutch slave cylinder, at least as well as my wife's patience would 
> allow.  The only other thing I can think might be contributing is a sloppy 
> pin in the pedal box to clutch master rod connection.  Any ideas? Erik Wood
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