You would not be the first idiot that has done it. It actually happened
twice to me and many other very experienced or professional people. The
symptoms are that you did what you already suspected.
However, are you sure that the relevant dimensions of both bearings are
the same? There is not that much room for adjustment usually.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
PG wrote:
> I've replaced the carbon based throw-out bearing with a DW roller bearing
> on my BJ8 (Diaphram Clutch).
>
>
>
> I've set it up to speck..I've lengthened the rod on the slave such that
> there is only 1/8" of play with the plunger on the slave fully depressed. I
> cannot lengthen the rod any longer.
>
>
>
> I've taken the inspection plate off (metal plate that fork rubber boot
> attaches to) and had a look at the articulation of the bearing against the
> diaphragm..everything looks fine.
>
>
>
> HOWEVER, Clutch does not disengage when pedal is fully depressed...the
> input shaft is always turning..can't change gears.
>
>
>
> I've changed many a clutch in my life and I've never come across this
> problem.
>
>
>
> I have a suspicion of what the problem is (somewhat embarrassing) and wanted
> some feedback before I pull the transmission (again!!) and verify.
>
>
>
> Is it possible that I have the clutch disc in backwards?? Would that give
> me these symptoms.
>
>
>
> A thousand curses upon anybody who laughs at me and my stupidity!!
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys@autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation $12.75
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
>http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs@chello.nl
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht.
> Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com
> Versie: 9.0.830 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2995 - datum van uitgifte: 07/10/10
>21:59:00
_______________________________________________
Healeys@autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation $12.75
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
|