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Re: LBC Clutch puzzle

To: "Paul A. Asgeirsson" <Pasgeirsson@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: LBC Clutch puzzle
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 14:35:31 -0700
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <3B4B5BF0.8145AE24@worldnet.att.net>
Clutch disc in backwards, or left out the TO bearing.  Clutch disc most
likely.

Regards,
Glen (BTDT)Byrns
'59 bugeye
'59 Morris Traveller (Winifred)

> OK, so along with the blue smoke puzzle, I've got a dandy!  Customer put
> in new clutch assembly after an engine swap of 948 to 1275 in a Bug Eye.
> Assembly all in and running, can't get clutch release.  Close enough so
> he asks me to check it out.  By golly, no clutch release!
>
> One significant item checked out OK, which was:
> Slave bled properly, release arm moves adequate amount.
>
> All works well now, I know the answer and it was a new one to me after
> more years working on cars than I care to admit to!
>
> First one to get it right, gets a big box of Kudos!  Thinking caps on,
> gentlemen start your answers!
>
> Will it help if I say they were amateur DIY's?  (Actually a hair
> dresser!)  NO he isn't!!!
>
> Paul A



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