Hey all,
If Bob Hokanson actually dodged a bullet, it was the only time he
managed to do so in the nearly 30 years I have known him! Bob has "been there
and
REdone-that" more times than I can count! I'm sure Bob lost count before I
did! (Hi Bob!)
My similar story also has to do with a McCloud clutch and it never
felt right ... kinda gooey, from the start ... but that's a different story.
It never failed, but the special "MR Gasket" cap screws that held the
pressure plate to the flywheel would periodically loose their heads ... POP!
... rattle-rattle-rattle...
Later, the remaining threaded portions of the cap screws would find
their way out of the flywheel ... POP! ...rattle-rattle-rattle...
That happened over a full summer and when I tore the car apart I found
three intact cap screws remaining, holding the clutch cover to the flywheel.
Yikes!
Jim Leach Pacific Tiger Club Seattle
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