[jcain]

It's been a while, but here is an update.

I sent the clutch back to the manufacturer. They did not say there was anything wrong with the clutch, they kept it for a week and sent it back to me.

When I re-installed the clutch the bearing release arm was now in the correct position. Why it should now work when previously it didn't, I can't say. I re-installed it the same way I had before, taking care each time to make sure the disc and release bearing were properly oriented.

As far as that part of the clutch installation everything is now fine.

However, a second issue has occurred.

Shifting into gear is now very difficult. It appears that the slave cylinder actuator rod is not moving far enough in order to disengage the clutch completely. I replaced the clutch slave cylinder and bled it using a Motive Power Bleeder. This improved the shifting action, but it still requires a good deal of effort.

I measured the distance that the actuator rod is moving, about 1/2 inch total. It appears that I need it to move another 3/8ths to 1/2 inch to completely disengage.



If someone has ready access to be able to measure the distance that their clutch actuator rod is moving and provide me with that measurement I would greatly appreciate it.

Also, is it possible that the clutch master cylinder is at fault causing the slave cylinder actuator rod not to move as far as needed? I checked and the clutch master cylinder is not leaking.


Thanks,

Jack