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clutch pedal
In the factory manual it says there should be 1/8 in. of play before the clutch engages. Is there any problem if the clutch doesn't engage until 1/2 in? I just replaced the master and slave cylinders and the clutch feels good at about 1/2in. of play.
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05-22-2005, 05:29 PM
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No, should be no problem as long as you are happy with the rest of the clutch operation.
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05-22-2005, 09:38 PM
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On this subject.....I have built a clutch stop because when shifting the clutch travel is huge from the floorboard to full release of the pedal. In short the travel as I release the clutch is free movement before it grabs. By cutting short the travel the pedal moves towards the floor allows me to basically slightly depress the pedal and release as in a speed clutch if you will.
My question is will the limited travel I induced cause any harm? I have it adjusted so that it engages and releases fully. TIA! Dal
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There should be a little bit of movement without clutch action in order to ensure that you aren't slipping the clutch by accident. gb
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I see your point. I did this because when I downshift or upshift for that matter my leg seems to move 12 inches before it actually grabs a gear. When downshifting I would blip the throttle and release the pedal but the first 3/4 of the pedal in the release is dead travel. I put the stop on so I could depress the clutch pedal only as far as needed to fully engage/disengage. I found that without the stop I lose good pedal work in terms of timing the shift and I get a lapse in between gears. So the stop allows me to barely depress and release killing the dead travel when in the midst of shifting and allows me to be in gear and on the gas much faster. I figured if I could set a stop at a point just beyond engaged to kill this dead travel length.
I hope I am making sense! Thanks George! Dal
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05-23-2005, 04:04 AM
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How can I check to see if the clutch is fully disengaging/ engaing?
I don't want to wear my clutch out prematurely.
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