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Originally Posted by Daniel f
Sorry about the confusion with my terminology. Using your terminology. The clutch will not engage when the pedal is released (not clamped tightly to the flywheel). There is no clutch return spring. I ran this setup for years before the engine rebuild without issues.
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OK, that's a better explanation. Now, ya really NEED a return spring to pull a clutch pedal ALL THE WAY up on any clutch-equipped automobile. Without such, the throw-out bearing is probably still resting on the spinning clutch fingers at ALL times, likely spinning constantly, and that ain't good.....period! It's also POSSIBLE that the lack of a return spring COULD hinder the complete engagement of the pressure plate.
A couple of questions.....When you push down on the clutch pedal, does it feel 'normal'? Does the pedal traveling downward feel like it always did?
With the transmission shifter placed in 1st gear, and with the clutch pedal pressed to the floor, are you able to crank/start the engine WITHOUT the car moving forward? In other words, is the clutch completely releasing as it should?
With the clutch pedal released upward, grab the pedal and physically pull the pedal all the way UP as far as it will NORMALLY go. It should be able to move UPWARD roughly an additional 1" to 1-1/4" or so more than when the pedal was at rest with the throw-out bearing resting on the pressure plate fingers. This is called "free play". Roughly how much "free play" do you have with your clutch pedal?
Are you using one of Cling's V8 adapter kits like pictured below? DD
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