Listers,
I've recently put my PA back on the road after an engine rebuild. A couple of
days ago I put the first 100 miles on it. Except for the first few drives, to
see how things felt, this was the main event.
During the engine rebuild I lightened the flywheel, replaced the shaft spigot
bearing in the flywheel, retained the same clutch plate. Previously, I had
never experienced any difficulties with the clutch. Initially, after the
rebuild, the clutch was a dream to operate. The difference between the
lightened and unlightened flywheel was significant.
Now, however, a problem has occurred. The clutch has been adjusted correctly,
as I see it, anyway. 3/16" gap between thrust and withdrawal disc. 1-1/2"
clutch pedal movement. The clutch finger adjusting screws were set up on a
dial, it runs true.
My problem is lack of disengagement. When the car is at stand still, even
with engine idling slowly, the gear box is still idling and the gear has
great difficulty engaging. In motion most times I drove it accordingly, with
success. Some times it was a bear.
On inspection, the clutch driven plate appears to disengage each operation,
yet, when the gear is selected the gear box refuses to engage without LOUD
grindings.
What's the verdict? I'll consider anything, presently.
Brian Kelly
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