sicksmithnewjersey Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Ok, here's my deal. We just had engine out, rebuilt it and reinstalled. Much to my suprise after a coulpe leaks, etc it runs great. While doing the swap, I got a 240 flywheel from a member and upgraded all equip. Cut flywheel, new pressure plate, disc, TO and pilot bearing (ACT), new slave cylinder and master cylinder (Advanced Auto). Try to drive the car, can't get it into gear. Start car up in gear and drive around block. Clutch almost works(will slip some when engaged) but won't release. Bleed slave cyl...no help. Adjust rod all the way out on pedal...no help. Rig up an extender for rod on slave cylinder and clutch works if you go all the way to floor. As soon as you let it out some, it GRABS, no play. Is it possible the slave or master cyl are junk? I had similar problem with stock stuff I put in before the "mishap". Is the pivot ball adjustable for the clutch arm? I think that would help. Is there any other adjustment possible? I'm ready to give up on this thing. Many dollars spent. I guess you all have lived this. Please help if you can. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Maybe the fork slipped off the throw out bearing when installed ?? OR the fork slipped off the pivot ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbrad511 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 There's an adjustment on the rod on the back of the pedal. I had the same issue after my new clutch a few years back. Opened that rod up a bit and all's fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcrasta Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Click on my sig link to the S.O.S . Go to the clutch section. You may have a 'non-intercooled' Clutch slave cylinder . The rod is longer but there are a lot more things to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicksmithnewjersey Posted September 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Nah, all looks in place. I was just reading in the SOS manual, and maybe I need to bleed the master cylinder, not the slave. I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyLeet2 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Mine did this and after driving it a few times in gear and pumping / playing with the clutch pedal it worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcyone Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I found that there is a bit of adjustment in the actual bolts on the slave.... just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig87 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 i have had this happen on three cars with a ACT and head it many times from others. On mine I increased the pushrod length with a small nut in the clutch fork for a test and am planning on extending the slave push rod soon. I don't belive in adjusting the slop out of an ACT with the clutch rod under the dash you are moving the sealing surface of the clutch master from where the cup seal has been for years and are asking for problems. as alyclone said you can slide the slave forward as you tighten it if you just need a little. How many time has your flywheel been cut? you could get a shim but thats alot of work to find the correct length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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