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Re: [Healeys] GEARBOX / HYDRAULICS - WHICH IS IT?

To: "'Scott J Graham'" <scott@scottjgraham.com>,
Subject: Re: [Healeys] GEARBOX / HYDRAULICS - WHICH IS IT?
From: "Peter Schauss" <schauss@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2007 14:01:12 -0400
Scott,

Check the end of the master cylinder pushrod where it links to the clutch
pedal.  When I replaced my master cylinder, I found that the hole for the
clevis pin had become a slot.  I was loosing almost 1/2" of travel.

Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB

> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net@autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of Scott J Graham
> Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 7:57 AM
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] GEARBOX / HYDRAULICS - WHICH IS IT?
>
> The box in my BJ7 is crunching slightly in each of the gears when hot.
> The
> clutch feels spongy underfoot. The o/d was out recently and the clutch was
> checked and is in good nick. I had the clutch bled this week which has
> improved feel a bit and reduced the crunching a little. I was told that
> the
> issue may be the master or slave cylinder on their way out.  What thinks
> the
> group?  I need to get this sorted as I will be running in the local Alpine
> Rally this coming weekend and do not want to drive it if clutch issues are
> gradually ruining the gearbox.
>
>
>
> Scott Graham
>
> BJ7 Schappelle
>
> Sydney Australia
>
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