Guest mrodbert Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 If you read the previous topic "A Big Bang" you'll know I overreved the TR4 and have paid the price. Anyway, turned out not to be too bad - replaced the flywheel (bolts had sheared, and old wheel cracked) and the half of the clutch nearest the engine. Decided not to upgrade, as hard to get the benefits without a new engine, so stuck with a standard spring clutch and flywheel. My question is: Now that the new clutch plate is fitted it feels like it isn't disengaging properly or completely. Is this normal bedding in or should I be worried? The clutch has a nice long travel and not to fierce, but even at full extension its a bugger to get into first and 3rd is a bit graunchy on some gearchanges. The only really good changes are when the revs are matched and a clutchless change would be possible anyeway. Obviously my concern is that we are doing irreparables to the gearbox. Any advice gratefully received. Cheers, Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Elliott Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 After about 83,000 miles of driving since 1990, I just put in a new clutch lining, pressure plate (3-finger design) and a new throw out bearing. While I was at it, I put in new pins that are staked into the top end of the fork or yoke that pushes out the throw out bearing. I also removed the flywheel and replaced the pilot spigot bushing that centralises the input constant pinion shaft that is located at the front of the gearbox, as well as a new clutch cross shaft and the geeased bushings that support the clutch cross shaft. I had no bedding in period. From the first day it was all as smooth as silk. I did that in Virginia and then immediately drove about 2,000 miles home. Don Elliott, Original Owner, 1958 TR3A, Montreal, Canada http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/trebor/don3a_big.JPG TR Register member since 1987 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4Tony Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 Mark You should have no trouble - is it a Borg & Beck - they have a shorter lever arm engagement and are always more notchy than say a Laycock ...... let me know if I can help. Regards Tony 01252 629710 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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