Hi,
well, the clutch system on a '74 B is hydraulic, so no cables or clamps. The
first thing to do is check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir (in the
engine compartment immediately above the clutch pedal). If this is low then top
it up with approved brake fluid (eg. Castrol LMA). If it goes down again in a
short time then you have a leak: check the bleed nipple on the slave cylinder is
tight, and that there are no leaks from the hydraulic hose or joints.
Another potential cause is that the seals on the master or slave cylinder are
bad, in which case the fluid simply passes by instead of moving the piston. If
this is the case a rebuild/replacement is in order.
Andy
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'69 MGB Roadster
ah yes, important info missing: 1974 MGB
> -----Original Message-----
> Hello all,
> On my way into work this morning, it became difficult for me to put the
> car into gear when changing, and to start in first gear, car would shudder
> a bit.. My first guess is that the clutch isn't being lifted enough..
> possibly a stretched cable or slipped clamp..? Any suggestions on what to
> check first?
>
> Thanks
> Scott Miller
> scottmi@microsoft.com
> *425.936.9037
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