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kiwi88 · 11-02-2011, 05:22 AM

Hi all. I've just fitted a 24 stud and later 39 box into my 32 (LHD) and find the clutch heavy with a short pedal action. I am using the 39 box clutch release shaft fork and suspect this is to short. Is there another fork I should be using or do I have to modify this one? (I also have a fordor and the original 32 fork is longer on this and offers a longer pedal action.) Chris

rotorwrench · 11-02-2011, 08:31 AM

You need the 32 release lever. With the characteristic dog leg and longer length, it's the only one that works well in a 32. Do you have the 9 inch Long type clutch or the later 10 inch Long type?

Kerby

kiwi88 · 11-06-2011, 02:11 AM

Thanks Kerby. I think I've cracked it by just extending the fork by 1 1/2 inchs. Made a big difference and basic maths I suppose. Appreciate the feedback. Chris

Bassman/NZ · 11-06-2011, 04:16 AM

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Hey Chris,
Any tips on extending that dinky little lever? I'm considering extending mine to make my 11" clutch a bit easier for the wife to handle. There must be some amazing pressure on any welding. I had thought of the usual cut, chamfer and weld, then slipping on the two halves of a piece of heavy wall tube cut down it's length and welded on.
Marty.

11-02-2011, 05:22 AM	#1
kiwi88 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 20	Stiff clutch. Hi all. I've just fitted a 24 stud and later 39 box into my 32 (LHD) and find the clutch heavy with a short pedal action. I am using the 39 box clutch release shaft fork and suspect this is to short. Is there another fork I should be using or do I have to modify this one? (I also have a fordor and the original 32 fork is longer on this and offers a longer pedal action.) Chris Last edited by kiwi88; 11-02-2011 at 05:46 AM. Reason: Missed info

11-02-2011, 08:31 AM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,007	Re: Stiff clutch. You need the 32 release lever. With the characteristic dog leg and longer length, it's the only one that works well in a 32. Do you have the 9 inch Long type clutch or the later 10 inch Long type? Kerby

11-06-2011, 02:11 AM	#3
kiwi88 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 20	Re: Stiff clutch. Thanks Kerby. I think I've cracked it by just extending the fork by 1 1/2 inchs. Made a big difference and basic maths I suppose. Appreciate the feedback. Chris

11-06-2011, 04:16 AM	#4
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: Stiff clutch. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hey Chris, Any tips on extending that dinky little lever? I'm considering extending mine to make my 11" clutch a bit easier for the wife to handle. There must be some amazing pressure on any welding. I had thought of the usual cut, chamfer and weld, then slipping on the two halves of a piece of heavy wall tube cut down it's length and welded on. Marty.