Problem developed shortly after I bought it. I replaced the clutch, then had to go back in. Car still doesn't disengage 100 %. I need to shim it. I want this car ready for Saturday, going to the car show with For Sale sign in it. I've had it with this thing.
Glad you answered the Q, as we can't help you if you don't. So, have you taken the measurements I asked for yet?
It's sounding more and more like the self adjusting spring loaded machanism in the pedal may be stretched/fubared.
Robert Mclellan
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Spring isn't stretched, all teeth are good, not chipping etc. I've removed the pedal many times. I need to add another shim to the pedal, and try again.
Funny thing. Went to the garage, put 1 more shim onto transmission lever, car works again. Need to align shifter, as reverse grinds, and all forward gears are a little notchy, but it works. Thank you all for your help, I really appreciate it.
Reverse grinding and notchy shifts are from clutch not disengaging completely.Originally Posted by whitebb
Funny thing. Went to the garage, put 1 more shim onto transmission lever, car works again. Need to align shifter, as reverse grinds, and all forward gears are a little notchy, but it works. Thank you all for your help, I really appreciate it.
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Shifts into all forward gears nicely after shifter align, grinds reverse. Never did that before.
try shifting into second gear then into reverse, see if it still grinds
thanks for the tip, will try in the morning. (Seats are wet, steam cleaned the interior tonight)
It grinds still shifting 2 to reverse. I think shackwrrr is correct. Maybe 1 more shim might totally disengage the clutch.
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner. shackwrrr was right. Added 1 more shim, reverse functions perfectly. I'll run the car to the bank this afternoon and test it. Felt good in the driveway.
Where are you adding shims at?
Under the arm, before the rubber clutch arm grommet. Pedal feels normal again.
So cable is too long. Is the rubber grommet that sits on the tranny cable retaining pad still there?
Robert Mclellan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wambNdfnu5M
10.04 @ 143.28mph (144.82 highest mph)
Worlds fastest 8v MTX Shelby Charger
Manitoba's Fastest 4cyl!
8 valve, No Nitrous!
New clutch combo is the SH!T!
yes it is
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