I always adjust my clutches for maximum free travel at the pedal consistant
with a clean, no grinding, shift into first and reverse with the engine
running, clutch depressed, and the car stationary. This minimizes the
strain on the linkage and wear on the release bearing. Others may
disagree, however.
John F. Quilter
Brisbane, California
1951 MGTD
1960 Morris Minor
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Eldred" <redscirocco@hotmail.com>
To: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 8:22 AM
Subject: [Mg-t] Clutch Rod Kaput
> Listers,
>
>
>
> I went for a spin in my '54 TF last night, but my fun was cut short when
> the
> clutch operating rod snapped. It resulted in a long walk before someone I
> knew came along and picked me up, and a pricey tow. But all in all, not a
> major nightmare.
>
>
>
> This is the second clutch operating rod that has broken on this car in the
> last 40 or so years. This is the "pull" rod that connects to the clutch
> pedal
> and the lever mounted on the side of the engine. I have ordered, from
> Lbcarco, another clutch rod, as well as an adjustable clutch link that
> will,
> hopefully, improve the geometry.
> http://www.mossmotors.com/graphics/products/PDF/190-422.pdf
> http://www.mossmotors.com/graphics/products/PDF/190-422.pdf
>
>
>
> I have two questions. First, the TD/TF manual doesn't mention how I get
> at
> the bottom of the clutch pedal, inside the pedal box, to remove and
> replace
> the clutch rod. Do I access this area from under the car? Do I need to
> pull
> up the carpet? The floorboards? This may become quite obvious when I
> finally
> get under the car and start rooting around, but maybe someone else has
> dealt
> with this and can advise.
>
>
>
> Second, just wondering if anyone has any pointers on the job, or on clutch
> adjustment generally. I have found that I have to push the clutch in
> farther
> and farther over the last few years, probably because of normal wear, and
> I'm
> expecting that the adjustable link will improve the "shiftability."
>
>
>
> Cheers!
>
> -Mike Eldred
>
> Wilmington, VT
>
>
>
>
>
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