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Re: Clutch disengagement problem

To: datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Clutch disengagement problem
From: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 09:03:44 -0600
I think I just found the solution to the problem.  The clutch belt is slipping.
I found a reasonable replacement at  http://www.kalecoauto.com/ on the
"Replacement" page.  They have lots of hard to find auto parts and accessories
for the roadster.
Gary

datsunmike wrote:

> The 2000 clutch is a drop in and no mods are needed. I still think that you
> may have received an incorrectly packaged part.
>
> Mike
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary Boone" <gboone@sisna.com>
> To: "Adam Bradley" <ambradley@attbi.com>
> Cc: <SRL311KA@aol.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 11:48 PM
> Subject: Re: Clutch disengagement problem
>
> > I'm certain the disc is installed properly, with the extended hub facing
> the
> > tranny.  Is the conversion from a 1600 to a 2000 clutch supposed to
> include
> > changing to a 2000 sleeve for the release bearing?  I don't know if the
> sleeves
> > are dimensionally different for a 1600 versus a 2000.
> >
> > Adam Bradley wrote:
> >
> > > When I had the disc in backwards, the clutch would disengage but would
> make
> > > horrible clunking and sudden, jerky motions when engaging and
> > > disengaging.  When we took it out, the flywheel bolts had hit the clutch
> > > springs so much that a few of the springs broke clean out of the disk.
> > >
> > > At 11:02 PM 4/29/2002 -0400, SRL311KA@aol.com wrote:
> > > >Sorry, sounds like the disc is in backwards.
> > > >
> > > >Bill Kenyon
> >
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