john,
sounds like either a hydraulic problem or the throwout bearing is going.
chuck.
-----Original Message-----
From John Gottstein <john at ssrimusic.com>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, June 07, 2004 2:49 PM
Subject: Why won't my Midget stay fixed? Clutch problems
>Hi everybody,
>
>As you may know, I just put a new engine (and clutch kit) into my 1500
Midget this Spring. While driving it about 30 miles yesterday I began
developing clutch problems and now need some help guessing what the problem
could be.
>
>First, the 2nd gear chirped once, but I thought it was just my own bad
driving. Then, the gears became slightly harder to set, but it was cold
yesterday, so I thought that was the problem. Then, near the end of my
ride, every time I decelerated a little, there was a sound from the engine
like something was still spinning and winding down well after the car
decelerated. Since I was on the Parkway, I had to keep going, but the sound
got progressively louder and worse over about 5 miles. When I hit the first
full stop at a traffic light, I couldn't engage any gears and had to roll
the car into a nearby parking lot.
>
>Does this sound like I have a fluid leak, or something even worse, like a
loose flywheel or something? Any suggestions for problems to look for are
very appreciated.
>
>Thanks!
>
>John Gottstein
>'75 Midget
>Now sitting in Edison, NJ
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