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Gary-UK · 02-24-2011, 02:33 PM

I am just finishing off my 32 roadster, engine spec is 24 stud 59A, NOS Schieffer Aluminium Flywheel which runs an 11" Clutch. Trans is a later (to clear the clutch) standard 3 spd with stock K member and pedal set up.

Problem I am having is that with the motor idling and the clutch down to the boards the gears are grinding a little as if it is not fully disengaged. The only way I can get it to stop this is by taking the free play out of the pedal so the thrust bearing is constantly touching the pressure plate and the pedal is up against the floor board without the rubber bumper, which I know is less than ideal.

So the question is should this set up work? should the stock 32 linkage / pedal ratio etc disengage the clutch enough to shift? Anyone ever run one?

I know I should have gone for a 9" but this came my way all new and shiny and I dont want to change it out unless I really have no option as my engine has been balanced with this flywheel and clutch.

02-24-2011, 02:33 PM	#1
Gary-UK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Parkgate, England Posts: 106	11" Clutch in a 32 I am just finishing off my 32 roadster, engine spec is 24 stud 59A, NOS Schieffer Aluminium Flywheel which runs an 11" Clutch. Trans is a later (to clear the clutch) standard 3 spd with stock K member and pedal set up. Problem I am having is that with the motor idling and the clutch down to the boards the gears are grinding a little as if it is not fully disengaged. The only way I can get it to stop this is by taking the free play out of the pedal so the thrust bearing is constantly touching the pressure plate and the pedal is up against the floor board without the rubber bumper, which I know is less than ideal. So the question is should this set up work? should the stock 32 linkage / pedal ratio etc disengage the clutch enough to shift? Anyone ever run one? I know I should have gone for a 9" but this came my way all new and shiny and I dont want to change it out unless I really have no option as my engine has been balanced with this flywheel and clutch.