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oldspert · 10-29-2023, 10:56 PM

Am getting ready to pull the engine from my 29 and removed the clutch inspection plate. Looked into the area and can see that at least one of the fingers is lower than others. The throwout bearing is in constant touch with the others causing it to turn all of the time when the engine is running. A new clutch complete is in order for sure. I go in for Provenge treatment Monday for prostate cancer so it will be a while before I complete this job. At least I have all winter to finish.

nkaminar · 10-30-2023, 05:42 AM

Good luck with the treatment for the cancer. Many men have that done with good results.

If the throwout bearing is in constant contact with the fingers, do you have 1-inch play in the clutch pedal before it starts to disengage the clutch? Also check to see if the clutch lever, the one with the pin, is not cracked. This was a design flaw. Check those things before you pull the engine.

oldspert · 10-30-2023, 09:04 AM

It has more than one inch play. The clutch doesn't disengage until the pedal is almost on the floor, have to push hard before the trans will shift without grinding, even with double clutch.

larrys40 · 10-30-2023, 09:39 AM

Unless you know for sure you need anew clutch disc you can adjust the fingers in the car without removing engine or trans.
Larry

oldspert · 10-30-2023, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrys40

Unless you know for sure you need anew clutch disc you can adjust the fingers in the car without removing engine or trans.
Larry

I am going to pull the engine anyway and have everything balanced. Vibrates very much at 40 MPH. RPM related not speed.

David in San Antonio · 10-30-2023, 01:49 PM

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Best of luck with the prostate procedure. I hope everything goes well.

nkaminar · 10-31-2023, 06:18 AM

What you describe is a symptom of the clutch lever cracking. Look at the lever that is pinned to the shaft that goes into the clutch housing. See if it has a crack that opens up when you press on the clutch pedal.

oldspert · 10-31-2023, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nkaminar

What you describe is a symptom of the clutch lever cracking. Look at the lever that is pinned to the shaft that goes into the clutch housing. See if it has a crack that opens up when you press on the clutch pedal.

I will do that right after I recover from the infusion. That is what I had thought it might be but have not checked it yet.

ronn · 11-06-2023, 07:08 AM

wishing you well.

take your time and write down some plans of what projects you will attack next.
good to mentally plan.

10-29-2023, 10:56 PM	#1
oldspert Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Clutch problem Am getting ready to pull the engine from my 29 and removed the clutch inspection plate. Looked into the area and can see that at least one of the fingers is lower than others. The throwout bearing is in constant touch with the others causing it to turn all of the time when the engine is running. A new clutch complete is in order for sure. I go in for Provenge treatment Monday for prostate cancer so it will be a while before I complete this job. At least I have all winter to finish.

10-30-2023, 05:42 AM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Clutch problem Good luck with the treatment for the cancer. Many men have that done with good results. If the throwout bearing is in constant contact with the fingers, do you have 1-inch play in the clutch pedal before it starts to disengage the clutch? Also check to see if the clutch lever, the one with the pin, is not cracked. This was a design flaw. Check those things before you pull the engine. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

10-30-2023, 09:04 AM	#3
oldspert Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: Clutch problem It has more than one inch play. The clutch doesn't disengage until the pedal is almost on the floor, have to push hard before the trans will shift without grinding, even with double clutch.

10-30-2023, 09:39 AM	#4
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: Clutch problem Unless you know for sure you need anew clutch disc you can adjust the fingers in the car without removing engine or trans. Larry

10-30-2023, 01:49 PM	#6
David in San Antonio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 222	Re: Clutch problem Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Best of luck with the prostate procedure. I hope everything goes well. __________________ David in San Antonio 1930 ('31?) Deluxe "Wretched Roadster" Restored 1957 Alamo A’s Club

10-31-2023, 06:18 AM	#7
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Clutch problem What you describe is a symptom of the clutch lever cracking. Look at the lever that is pinned to the shaft that goes into the clutch housing. See if it has a crack that opens up when you press on the clutch pedal. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

11-06-2023, 07:08 AM	#9
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: Clutch problem wishing you well. take your time and write down some plans of what projects you will attack next. good to mentally plan.