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david lewis

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I thought I had fixed the non operating clutch by moving the slave cylinder forward but on a trial run today found that sometimes the clutch would work ok ( albeit with a lowish pedal ) and at other times would not work.it is not hydraulic related.

does this sound like the pivot pin is not engaged or dropped out even though I can feel something in the hole about 1/2 down from the top.

can a new pin be just knocked in from the top or does the gearbox need to come out.

I was congratulating myself for fixing it but obviously spoke too soon.

any help appreciated.

cheers

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I’d attempt to knock it out from below rather the above in case it’s tapered... but some of the bell housings I have still have a pin a little bit down inside the hole, so yours may still be present. Get a replacement one with a head if you can, they don’t drop through.

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As I posted elsewhere, if the pin has dropped out, you may get lucky and manage to line the holes up. It will be a fiddle, and I would thing the slave cylinder/boss will need to be out of the way. And as Colin has pointed out, the pins with a head on are a good idea. I have seen bolts used too, though the threaded sections cause a few issues in terms of wear. Still, better than nothing.

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It isn't a difficult job (unless you struggle with shifting heavyish bits of metal)

If you have a the gearbox exposed, it is just 20 nuts and bolts (approx) and out it comes from inside. Well, almost as easy as that, but not difficult.

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It isn't a difficult job (unless you struggle with shifting heavyish bits of metal)

 

Cover your floors with heavy cardboard or carpet or you’ll lose a lot of paint in the process; it’s easier to slide the gearbox until you can get a good grip on it but the damage is already done by then.

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