Nick Jones Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 Interesting..... where did that clutch come from Steve? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 Did you use a flat faced throwout to match the diaphragm platform face or use the original ok ?? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted April 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 Hi Nick, Originally e-bay but the seller is Larkspeed. Hello Pete,they supplied it as a kit with a bearing that looks exactly the same as the original,curved face. One unrelated thing i did notice driving with no tunnel is how much it pinks,must do away with the Vitesse dissy and fit the 123 tune i have. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted April 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 All is not well. Only done about ten miles including getting an MOT done. There is a noise which sounds like the bearing is dyng when the clutch is depressed,but only after a few miles driving.Disappears when off the pedal. Seriously losing my mojo now. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted April 27, 2019 Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 That's very irritating! Are the anti-spin pins definitely in the carrier? Mine intermittently makes noises usually just as the pedal is being depressed or released...... It's also now getting short of travel with a 3/4" M/C having started with a 5/8" one about 12,000 miles ago...... and I have no idea what is causing this progressive need for longer travel..... Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Anti spin pins are present,although as it`s brass i did notice some wear in the carrier,not at the bearing end though. Worn where the fork moves in and out. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Oh dear, I feel the need some strong tea and a choc biscuit If the carrier has pin contact wear , remove pin and drill to repos somewhere else Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Hi. No offer of advice I'm afraid, though what are the anti spin, pins, and where are they situated please. Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 The throw out groove the withdrawl lever pins fit into has a small roll pin to stop the carrier spinning on the nose of the gearbox front cover as this can wear grooves and make a heavy clutch, It just butts up against the pins on the withdrawl lever, can only be seen with the box ..off. Pic in my laptop to find later Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted April 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 Arranged for my local classic friendly garage to remove it,i can`t face laying on the floor of my garage and wrestling the damn thing out again. I think the bearing is not disengaging completely and spinning all the time causing noises when warmed up if you put your foot on the pedal. Hopefully will know later this week,i will see if we can try a shorter carrier or change the clutch again. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 this could just be the release bearing skidding against the cover platform if it stops with a light finger pressure on the pedal Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted April 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 It`s the other way Pete,when the car has been driven and warmed up,the noise comes when the clutch is depressed,no noise when off the pedal. The only reason i think the bearing is spinning all the time is because the pedal is so high,literally a feather touch on the pedal allows gear changes. No slipping when driven though,that could just be because of the paddle type plate. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 possible theres very little cushioning with a paddle disc, tend to be in or out , we used to use them on municiples but hopeless as a road truck Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted May 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Another update.. The garage removed the box and we fitted another new bearing with a steel saloon carrier which is about 10mm shorter than the Brass Vitesse one. So far all is good,bite point is about 3/4 up and its nice and light,and no noises as there is plenty of free play for the release bearing. Lost overdrive on the test but that is probably electrical,going to put some miles on it over the weekend and see. Hopefully good for SEM. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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