Clutch Problem
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Clutch Problem
The clutch that I just installed doesn't seem to be working correctly. Not sure why though.
Here is a bit of background:
I am working on finishing up an Auto to Manual conversion. I am using a 2nd gen N/A transmission, a unknown vender Lightweight flywheel and the stock 2nd gen N/A clutch/pressure plate. The Stock clutch slave push rod did not push the lever far enough to press on the pressure plate.
See thread:
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/clutch-install-489602/
I made a new push rod and it engaged. It doesn't seem to be unengaging the clutch though. I REALLY don't want to pull that transmission back out. Any other ideas on what it might be?
Just for fun, a few pictures
The 2nd gen transmission with converted tailshaft
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The Flywheel
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Thanks for any help guys.
Here is a bit of background:
I am working on finishing up an Auto to Manual conversion. I am using a 2nd gen N/A transmission, a unknown vender Lightweight flywheel and the stock 2nd gen N/A clutch/pressure plate. The Stock clutch slave push rod did not push the lever far enough to press on the pressure plate.
See thread:
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/clutch-install-489602/
I made a new push rod and it engaged. It doesn't seem to be unengaging the clutch though. I REALLY don't want to pull that transmission back out. Any other ideas on what it might be?
Just for fun, a few pictures
The 2nd gen transmission with converted tailshaft
[URL=http://www.supload.com/free/DSCN1225-605490.jpg/view/]
![](http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/DSCN1225-605490.jpg)
The Flywheel
[URL=http://www.supload.com/free/DSCN1224-425720.jpg/view/]
![](http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/DSCN1224-425720.jpg)
Thanks for any help guys.
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Could be that the pressure plate fingers are being pushed in too far. What happens if you depress the cluth pedal part way - does it return then? Also, is a return spring required?
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I did not shim the pressure plate. I was under the influance that I would not have to. The Clutch push rod is adjusted to push as much as possible.
I tried to push it in part way, Didn't seem to be the issue. I have the afternoon off, so I will try to diagnose it further. Hopefully there is still air in the clutch line and that is the issue. . . . . . I hope to god I don't have to drop it again.
I tried to push it in part way, Didn't seem to be the issue. I have the afternoon off, so I will try to diagnose it further. Hopefully there is still air in the clutch line and that is the issue. . . . . . I hope to god I don't have to drop it again.
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