clutch

[superc_1]

first thanks for all the help on the rpm question. now for the next. last night as i was trying to get the engine to run i pressed on the clutch and i noticed a grinding noise, and will the clutch pedal adjustment fix this problem? I put a new throw-out bearing and clutch plate in during the rebuild. the pressure was in good shape.

[John Niekamp]

superc_1,

I would suggest as you already stated to check the adjustment on the clutch. Mine done the same thing and I found out that I didn't allow enough freeplay and when I disengauge the clutch (pushed in the pedal) the yoke was actaully hitting on the pressure plate, this also causes way more pressure on the TOB than is needed to make the clutch disc slip. I think I said that right. I went and re-read my manual and adjusted it just as it said and it worked like a charm.

I assume you used the Carbon or graphite style of TOB and not the roller thrust ball bearing type. There was several folks that tried the ball bearing types and had some very bad experiences with them. I guess they would grind and make all kinds of nose.

John Niekamp

[superc_1]

THANKS FOR THE REPLY. DO ADJUST THE CLUTCH WITH SCREW ON THE CLUTCH PEDAL OR WITH THE FINGER THROUGH THE PEEP HOLE ON THE TORQUE TUBE?

[John Niekamp]

superc_1,

No, use the adjustment screw at the clutch pedal. The ones (3) in the torque tube is for adjusting the fingers on the on the pressure plate and usually don't require any adjusting, not to mention hard to get to, but it canm be done with small hands.