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RE: Clutch

To: "Pat & Gary Rice" <patgaryrice@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: Clutch
From: "Greg Wilkinson" <gregwilkinson@adelphia.net>
Date: Sun, 2 May 2004 19:35:45 -0700
Hi Gary,
Could always check the clutch slave hose to see if it's going bad. Wish I
had remembered Pierpoint earlier than 4 PM today. I would have been there
otherwise.

Best,
Greg
67 BJ8

> -----Original Message-----
>
> Listers,  Got a new one for you.  I"ve followed the threads on
> transmission
> and clutch removals, etc.  Just took part in the Austin Healey
> Pierpont 2004
> event or conclave in Ventura.  My transmission and clutch work fine until
> the car has been driven for maybe an hour or 50 miles.  Then if I
> get heavy
> on the throttle from a dead stop, the clutch seems to be slipping until I
> back off on the throttle, then engine speed slows down and car
> continues to
> accelerate.  During the restoration process several years ago, a
> knowledgable mechanic checked out the clutch visibly and thought
> it would be
> OK for a long time.  Clutch face looked good and springs looked
> good.  Also
> the throughout bearing.  The slave cylinder was rebuilt and bled.  Clutch
> disengages fine.  Does anyone have a suggestion?  I suspect weak clutch
> springs,but hope its something simpler to correct.
> Gary Rice
> 61 HBT7L
> Ventura, Ca





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