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Re: Clutch release problem found

To: "Gary Boone" <gboone@sisna.com>,
Subject: Re: Clutch release problem found
From: "Eric Frisbee" <efris@qwest.net>
Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 19:03:59 -0600
I think that honor and title of R&Ring the same engine goes to you, Gary!
:)

Eric
WyCROC
too damn many roadsters to write here

----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>
To: Datsun Roadsters <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 1:09 PM
Subject: Clutch release problem found


> A few days ago, I posted a message requesting ideas for the cause of a
> newly installed clutch that would not release on a '68 1600.  Thanks to
> all who provided feedback.  We pulled the engine again last night and
> found the problem.  It turns out that the problem was unrelated to the
> clutch.  The tranny input shaft was binding in the pilot bearing.  With
> the new clutch, we also installed a new pilot bearing (the needle
> bearing type from NISMO).  We installed it to the same depth in the
> crank's hole as the original pilot bushing.  But it needed to be 1/8"
> deeper in the hole to avoid the tapered diameter section on the tranny
> input shaft.  The problem had the symptoms of a clutch that would not
> release because the tranny input shaft always rotated with the engine
> crankshaft even when the clutch was released.
>
> I wonder who holds the record for R & R'ing the same roadster engine for
> the same problem.  I don't want to compete for the title even though
> I've had my share of practice lately.
>
> Gary
> WyCROC
> '70 2000
>
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