Clutch Problems sorted out
 

Hi Guys: Well I finally have the clutch sorted out on my 28 sport coupe. The problem came down to the pressure plate being worn out with weak springs and the fingers about 1/3 of the thickness they should have been. So now the car has a new clutch disc and pressure plate. The throw out bearing and pilot bear are new so I was good there. Then I got everything back together and sorted out and the clutch still wouldn't allow the transmission to be shifted. That came down to too much free play in the clutch pedal adjustment. Closed that adjustment up and I'm finally ready to test drive the car. I couldn't believe the free play was so critical. So it's suppose to snow tomorrow but it might be clear on the weekend. Maybe a test drive this weekend!!

Thanks for all of your help.

John Poole "The Old Tinbasher"

Re: Clutch Problems sorted out
 

Hopefully you checked the adjustment of the fingers of the new pressure plate. The story is they come from the factory already properly adjusted. Good luck with that one. It is prudent to check that the adjustment is correct before the installation is complete. It can still be adjusted through the inspection cover on the bell housing, but it is more difficult.

See attached article.

Tom Endy

Re: Clutch Problems sorted out
 

Thanks Tom: Yes we did that setup before installing the transmission. JP