Joe Curry wrote:
>
> William West wrote:
> >
> > Yet another question from this mechanical wannabe:
> >
> > My 76 Spit has started whining when engaging the clutch. When I depress the
> > pedal, a sound not too far distant from that of the Star Trek transporter,
> > beckons out. Haven't identified the locale yet, although it sounds like
>it's
> > coming from the pedal itself (though I know it is probably not). The car
> > shifts fairly well (albeit a little clunky because of the worn u joints).
>The
> > sound is not always there; sometimes it shows up after the car has warmed
>up,
> > sometimes at while the car is cold, but goes away when hot.
> >
> > Any guesses?
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Will----------
> > YeYeet
> >
> > Yet
> >
> > YYYYYYYYsasdfasdferdddffs
> Will,
> I can't hear it, but from what you describe, I'd guess that the problem
> is the clutch release (throw-out) bearing.
>
> If you have to go in and replace that, you might as well replace the
> clutch too.
>
> Joe Curry '63 Spit
And you might want to check that leaky rear main seal, of course, and
then while you've got it out, it would be a good time to check the
thrust washers, and then replace the motor mounts, and that would give
you good >
access to your steering rack, which you've been meaning to work
on.... :-)
Good luck,
Peter Ficklin
'63 & '68 Spits
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