new 16v clutch Q?

[jkarlsso@metabolex.com (Jonas K.)]

On 5/24/02 4:15 AM, "Leach, Michael" <michael.leach@lmco.com> wrote:

> I just installed a new Sachs clutch and PP and one problem I have is that
> with the new clutch the clutch cable (non-self adjusting) adjustment is
> still really high near the end of the adjustable region of the
> cable.....what is the issue here  I hoped that it would return to a lower
> point now that it is a new clutch and pressure plate.....any suggestions?
>

Not an issue at all. It makes sense for the new clutch disc to leave the
adjustor at the top of the threaded region. This is what I find also.

Seems counter-intuitive at first, but the disc is thicker, so the PP springs
are compressed more, leaving the push rod further towards the motor, and the
clutch lever end at a higher position. Thus the adjuster needs to be at the
top of it's adustment. As the disc wears, you'll need to adjust it down, to
maintain a bit of play in the clutch cable.

As the clutch disc gets thinner, the play in the clutch pedal will get
_smaller_. If you don't periodically adjust the clutch cable, eventually
there will be no more play, and the clutch disc will glaze over due to the
slipping. Premature clutch replacement. Always keep a bit of play in the
clutch cable, as per Bentley.

HTH, 
Jonas

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