Hi Hap,
> When you say you can move the actuating rod, is that with the slave
> mounted in place?
No, with the slave cylinder removed I can grab the actuating rod and
pull it in and out.
> Looking at an exploded view of the assembly, I
> would think that it would have been obvious if the bearing was in
> backwards. From the pictures in Bentley, it almost looks like the
> bearing could go either way as it is mounted on the bearing sleeve.
> If the sleeve was turned around that would be a problem but i would
> think that would have been obvious. The only similar experience I
> can remember is when the release bearing fell off while I was
> installing the transmission. When I pressed the clutch I got
> nothing but then I saw the release bearing on the floor.
At first I thought maybe I had the throw out bearing in backwards but
I think that would have been pretty obvious when I installed it!!
> I am curious to know if the 1-2 inch play you have is with the slave
> installed. What happens if you remove the pinch bolt that holds the
> slave in place and try to push the slave in further? I know there
> are two different length push rods. The one I have is too long and
> I have manufactured a spacer to space out the slave mounting
> housing. Let me know what you find.
Maybe we need to swap pushrods!!
The pinch bolt slides into a groove on the side of the slave cylinder
which positions it at a specific point. I wonder if I somehow ended
up with the wrong pushrod. The car was not drivable when I got it,
and I know there was some engine work done to it before I got it. So
maybe they somehow messed up the pushrod.
Can anyone out there tell me what the correct length for the push-rod
that connects to the operating lever on a Mk1 Spitfire?
Brad
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L (After 10 years will be on the road in
March!!!)
1966 TR4A CT72398L (Car is finally home and ready for
Restoration)
1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108 (Boxes & Boxes of parts right now)
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