Problems after new Clutch
Cargo Master
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but there shouldn't be any bad, grinding noises , correct? seems to me the spring will only "hide" the issue by giving the throw-out bearing a little extra clearance...without hearing the actual noise, who knows...
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Mountain Pass
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I think the noise was the throw out bearing touching the pressure plate and since there is no spring, there was nothing to keep it off, aside from over tightening. I have ordered a spring and once installed I will report back.
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Laughing Gas
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Without being there and hearing the actual noise
If it was me,,,, While waiting for the spring, I would remove the clutch linkage dust boot and with a flashlight take a peak to be certain that both spring clips were on the clutch fork, and not just one.
Hope it is the spring issue but usually grinding noises are not that simple...
Alex
If it was me,,,, While waiting for the spring, I would remove the clutch linkage dust boot and with a flashlight take a peak to be certain that both spring clips were on the clutch fork, and not just one.
Hope it is the spring issue but usually grinding noises are not that simple...
Alex
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It’s common, but it’s not correct.
In theory they should be at approximately the same height. The brake pedal is not usually adjustable, but the clutch pedal is.
There’s sometimes a rubber bump stop at the top that limits the pedal’s up-travel.
It’s an eccentric so all you need to do is turn it with a wrench to raise or lower the pedal height.
The problem is that over the years master cylinders and brake pedal equipment might have been changed to something that was mismatched.
That can end up with you not being able to get the pedal heights correct and still be able to adjust the clutch properly.
So yes, mismatched pedals are far too common anymore.
In theory they should be at approximately the same height. The brake pedal is not usually adjustable, but the clutch pedal is.
There’s sometimes a rubber bump stop at the top that limits the pedal’s up-travel.
It’s an eccentric so all you need to do is turn it with a wrench to raise or lower the pedal height.
The problem is that over the years master cylinders and brake pedal equipment might have been changed to something that was mismatched.
That can end up with you not being able to get the pedal heights correct and still be able to adjust the clutch properly.
So yes, mismatched pedals are far too common anymore.
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All my cars with manuals, the clutch pedal, when relaxed, sat higher than the brake by a good 1.5-2". Only in this Mustang with hydraulic clutch that we have was it even just near the brake, but I added a 1.5" extender on it. A clutch requires more travel than a well bled brake system, and both of your legs pivot from the same hip. Even our older Subarus with manuals, the pedals were higher.
5" higher seems a bit excessive though, sounds like maybe missing a stop ... and that adjustment rod is adjusted out too long.
5" higher seems a bit excessive though, sounds like maybe missing a stop ... and that adjustment rod is adjusted out too long.
Laughing Gas
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Id probly pull that tranny give it a good visual Pop the pilot bearing out of the crank and replace it with a pilot bushing. Just for ****s.
What clutch did you go with? I chose the luk clutch with new flywheel and its Butter smooth. Chose to install pilot bushing over the pilot bearing.
What clutch did you go with? I chose the luk clutch with new flywheel and its Butter smooth. Chose to install pilot bushing over the pilot bearing.
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