I was so close to closing the deal!!! I am aware of the thrust washer and I
basically understand the clutch, but have not (yet) replaced one. What is
happening with the crank endplay that would cause the clutch to fail to
disengage?
Sam
At 11:06 PM 3/28/98 +0000, Tom O'Malley wrote:
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>Ralph writes...
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>>I have had the same symptom - The problem was the thrust washers had fallen
>>out!! Check the crankshaft end play, if the washers have fallen out the
>>crank will move 1/4 to 3/8 inch when you depress the clutch. If this is the
>>case walk, no run away from this deal unless you get it for next to nothing
>>and can find a new block!
>>
>>Ralph Jannelli
>
>Ooooo....forgot all about this one. This could certainly give you the
>"fail once, work second time" symptom Sam is asking about. Nice save
>Ralph! :-)
>
>Cheers!
>Tom O'Malley
>'74, '77 Spits
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