It looks like improper bleeding is the problem.
I took the clutch assembly apart to make sure I didn't have something in
wrong. Put it back together and starting bleeding the bleeding cylinder.
After about 30 minutes of that, I gave up for the night.
This morning I couldn't resist trying again.
After a couple of pumps of the pedal, the clutch released.
So later today it's back to bleeding to finish the job properly.
Thanks.
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I've just put in my newly rebuilt (mostly) 73 motor into my 77 Spitfire.
I put in a new clutch kit. I ordered the one that works for the 75-80
models, because it has to match up to a 77 propeller shaft. In 73, the
propeller shaft had 10 splines; the 77 has twenty.
When I pressed the clutch pedal, the clutch does not disengage. I can see
the release arm move forward, so I don't think this is a hydraulic problem.
I took the motor and transmission out and removed the clutch assembly.
I did not have the clutch plate in backwards. There was grease on the
spring splines, so I believe that the release bearing was pressing against
them.
Does anyone know what else the problem might be?
Thanks.
Jeff Gruber
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