Changing clutch '63
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Changing clutch '63
Many of the clutch change threads discuss the common problem of the clutch push rod being too short with the new clutch. I just changed my clutch and while researching it I kept running into that same problem on here and other related Forums. Well, I know the rod didn't shrink so what gives? I have a theory and I think it worked so I wanted to share. After 51 years, I think the drivetrain sags because the motor mounts deteriorate making the rod have to reach further for the fork.
I thought of this when I had to jack up my motor so that the old clutch would slide out the bottom of the bell housing (btw clutch was newish but throw out bearing was fried - never fully disengaged apparently). So I changed the motor mounts. New clutch and pressure plate slid right in, and the rod was fine! I had to adjust it back quite a bit in fact. Also, when I put the drive shaft back I could tell by the wear that it was reaching for the tranny by about another 3/4 inches!
Sorry so long. Any experience with this anyone? (Oh, it clutches and shifts fine now)
I thought of this when I had to jack up my motor so that the old clutch would slide out the bottom of the bell housing (btw clutch was newish but throw out bearing was fried - never fully disengaged apparently). So I changed the motor mounts. New clutch and pressure plate slid right in, and the rod was fine! I had to adjust it back quite a bit in fact. Also, when I put the drive shaft back I could tell by the wear that it was reaching for the tranny by about another 3/4 inches!
Sorry so long. Any experience with this anyone? (Oh, it clutches and shifts fine now)
Last edited by ige1963; Jan 24, 2015 at 07:13 PM. Reason: Typo
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Many of the clutch change threads discuss the common problem of the clutch push rod being too short with the new clutch. I just changed my clutch and while researching it I kept running into that same problem on here and other related Forums. Well, I know the rod didn't shrink so what gives? I have a theory and I think it worked so I wanted to share. After 51 years, I think the drivetrain sags because the motor mounts deteriorate making the rod have to reach further for the fork.
~Steve
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