Linda,
The clutch has no function effecting the Engine or the Transmission
directly.
The purpose for the clutch is to seperate or engage the Engine to the
Transmission only. If you had no clutch, when you came to a Stop the engine
would die, because you have stopped the wheels from turning, the driveshaft
from turning, the Transmission from turning, and the Engine from turning.
The Clutch acts as a break point between the Engine and Transmission so the
Engine will not stop, but will continue to run. You can turn the engine by
hand as long as you have the transmission in neutral. Take the spark Plugs
out, and it will turn very easily. Pat
-----Original Message-----
From: L Jordan <ay107@lafn.org>
To: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 12:47 PM
Subject: clutch question x-mac-creator="4D4F5353"
>List,
>It looks like my master cylinder is leaking and I will need a rebuild or
>kit. Clutch goes to the floor with no pressure. When the clutch is in
>this scenario what effect does it have on the engine? Will the engine
>turn by hand? With hand turning what is the procedure and how much
>pressure should be applied?
>Thanks,
>Linda
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