Hi Dean, which release lever does your Toy Trans have?? Not all release
levers were the same. My first installation used the Supra lever. The
dimple for the push rod was a bit offset from the centerline of the AH
slave cylinder thus making the pushrod angle a bit to seat. Later, I
installed a release lever from a Toy PU truck which was just enough
longer so that the slave centerline was looking straight on at the
dimple. The distance from the fulcrum pivot to the release bearing was
the same for both levers. The Smitty-supplied push rod worked
perfectly then.
Jack
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net]
On Behalf Of E KAGNA
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 1:27 PM
To: Dean Caccavo
Cc: healey (E-mail)
Subject: Re: Are all bix six clutch masters the same?
Dean:
I had to lengthen slightly the slave cyl. pushrod - the one supplied by
Smitty was not long enough for some reason, and I had a similar problem.
Made up a new one about 1/4" longer. Others have shimmed the throwout
bearing to achieve the same effect, but the pushrod mod is a lot easier!
Earl Kagna
Victoria, B.C.
BT7, BJ8 - (Smitty conversion)
----- Original Message -----
From: Dean Caccavo <healeybn7@yahoo.com>
Date: Sunday, October 31, 2004 10:51 pm
Subject: Are all bix six clutch masters the same?
> I am still fiddling with my BN7 - Smitty conversion.
> I finally got the Toyota trans properly rebuilt. Had to replace the
> input shaft and main shaft since the needle bearing imploded
> destroying both parts. Can't believe the shop rebuilt it the first
> time (last week) without replacing these parts???
>
> While I was at it, I replaced the clutch disk with a Toyota Supra
> disk, since the custom "Clutchnet" disk was cracked. Took my first
> drive today.
>
> Good news is the trans is finally quiet!
>
> Bad news is the clutch is not fully releasing. Seems like I am just
> not getting enough throw on the slave.
> It was bled.
>
> I am considering replacing the clutch master with a master with a
> larger bore, and limiting the pedal to prevent over extending the
> slave. Any thoughts. I can't take the trans out again... I just need
> an additional 1/4 inch.
>
> Dean BN7
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