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Re: LBC Clutch puzzle

To: Glen Byrns <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>, Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: LBC Clutch puzzle
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 16:15:54 -0700
Organization: Morriservice
References: <3B4B5BF0.8145AE24@worldnet.att.net> <002101c10988$3eab9900$7364640a@internal.vgl.ucdavis.edu>
Nope, but they are good ones.  I also thought it was the backwards clutch, but 
it
wasn't.

Paul A

Glen Byrns wrote:

> 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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