On my 1500, the slave cylinder is quasi-adjustable. Take all the slop
out of the mechanical linkages then try loosening the pinch bolt on the
slace cylinder and moving it forward. Maybe that will buy you some
time. Also make sure the bracket that holds the master cylinder isn't
bent.
P.S. If you want an "adjustable" clutch pedal, you can lengthen the
master cylinder push rod (I did this in a pinch by pulling the pin,
moving the top of the clutch lever forward, and re inserting the pin
into the clutch lever, then I spot welded the pin to the end of the
master cylinder push rod, past the hole). Then insert washers under the
master cylinder to adjust. Get longer bolts if you need to.
Bill Davies wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> As some of you will be aware from recent my recent postings, my Wife's
> Dolomite 1500 has been suffering from a failed clutch. As the entire
> system is the same as a Spitfire 1500, someone here might have
> encountered a similar problem.
> Last July, a new clutch was fitted by professionals, after the usual
> signs of a worn unit, ie., much slipping with the usual nasty smell.
> Supposedly, a full 3-piece unit was fitted.
> In the last few months, the clutch has got a little juddery, which I
> assumed to be due to an inferior quality replacement. Eventually, a
> couple of weeks ago I found there was virtually no clutch, and when I
> checked the fluid, the reservoir was empty (yes, I know I should have
> done this a long time ago, but have you seen how inaccessible the clutch
> master cylinder is on a Dolomite!). I topped up the reservoir, and
> pumped the pedal (which is usually adequate to regain pressure on a
> Herald), but there was still very little clutch, no change.
> I had made up my mind that I would need to rebuild the hydraulics,
> which I finally did on Saturday - no change. I dismantled everything and
> rebuilt again (the seals were all the right way round before anyone
> asks), re-bled - nothing. Re-bled again using an Eezibleed, still
> nothing. While the system was apart the second time I checked if the
> release arm pin could be moved by hand, and it couldn't. I'm at a loss
> for what to do now.
> It may be a case that the fluid loss and clutch failure happened to
> coincide, it's surprising how little fluid is needed to operate a
> clutch! I had doubts about the quality of the workmanship and honesty of
> the clutch centre who changed the clutch for my wife, but short of
> pulling out the engine and gearbox for a bench inspection, is there
> anything else I can try first?
> Hoping someone has some advice,
> Bill.
>
> PS
> I have checked the endfloat on the crank and the thrust bearings semm
> OK.
>
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