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Oct 11, 2020 | 02:47 PM

Justlikethesoup

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Clutch engagement

New owner here. purchased my 56 last April. It was fully rebuilt to stock and has 5600 miles on it.
3 questions.
Clutch has a friction point/engagement at the top of the pedal. I checked the adjustment and it is within the 1 1/8 - 1 3/8 for free play.
Is this normal for the 56?

also I was reading another thread that indicated the tranny oil weight should be 140? book says 95
and finally another thread mention that with a non synchronized 1st gear you should be starting in 2nd unless pulling a trailer? is this correct?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Tyler

Oct 11, 2020 | 04:08 PM

pintoplumber

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3 speed or 4 speed transmission? Dennis

Oct 12, 2020 | 09:41 AM

Justlikethesoup

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sorry 3 speed
Tyler

Oct 12, 2020 | 11:20 AM

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The 140wt oil was spec'd for the earlier trannies, if your manual says 95, use that.

Starting in 2nd gear is with the 4-sp's that have a granny 1st gear.

Was the clutch (PP and disc) replaced when the engine was rebuilt?

Oct 12, 2020 | 11:20 AM

pintoplumber

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You want to use 1st. With the 4 speed with the creeper gear you don’t use 1st. Dennis

Oct 12, 2020 | 11:58 AM

Justlikethesoup

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Thanks for the reply all, and ALBUQ F-1 yes the clutch etc was replaced when the engine was rebuilt. My brother was the one who noted the friction point was high and told me the clutch was going. I just thought it strange when there wasn't many miles on it. so wanted to find out from some people in the know if this might be normal for the 56 or I should just replace and then I know for sure.

Oct 12, 2020 | 12:08 PM

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There are a lot of wear points on the clutch linkage that can reduce the amount of action at the release bearing. Is your linkage in good shape? Usually as your brother says a high friction point means a worn disc, but could your brother just be used to more modern vehicles? If you are happy with the way it is, there's no slipping or grinding of gears, just keep an eye on it.