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Re: TR3 Clutch

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Subject: Re: TR3 Clutch
From: "Mike Kitchener" <mikek@wanadoo.fr>
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 15:11:09 +0200
Dave Easton wrote :

> I'm having trouble with the clutch in my 1959 TR3A.  After driving for
> about thirty minutes, the clutch will not fully disengage making it
> grind when I shift into first or reverse form a stop. 

>(Here's where I need
> the wisdom of the Triumph List.)  I've had this car for many years and
> have taken the slave cylinder out so many times that I've lost track
> of how it's supposed to go together.  With the cylinder (Girling)
> bolted to the rear of the bracket and the end float adjusted to .075",
> the clutch lever moves about 3/4" when the pedal in fully depressed. 
> When I try to bolt the cylinder to the front of the bracket, the rod
> isn't long enough to adjust the end float. 

Dave ,

My 1960 TR3A also has the slave cylinder to the rear of the bracket .
Which hole in the cross shaft lever arm are you using for the push-rod ?
Mine is in the middle hole , which gives a slight increase in TOB movement 
compared to 
the lower one .
There was a thread on this about three weeks ago on this list .
It might also be worth trying to reduce the end float to about .030"

HTH

Good luck

Mike

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