4+3 Clutch question
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4+3 Clutch question
I bled the clutch today because I am having some engagement issues. Or rather DIS-engagement issues. Sometimes I have to double clutch it to shift gears. Thought it might be air in the lines, but nada. Part of the problem I think is that the clutch grabs right off the floor. VERY little if any movement before it grabs.
One thing to note: In my rebuild, I switched to a center force dual friction clutch.
Anyway, I noticed as I was taking the slave cylinder off I noticed that if I push the plunger on the slave cylinder all the way in, I can litterally remove the rod between the plunger and the clutch lever.
Should I try a longer rod? (Sorry for the non-technical terms, I am a tinkerer not a trained mechanic.)
Thanks,
Warlock
One thing to note: In my rebuild, I switched to a center force dual friction clutch.
Anyway, I noticed as I was taking the slave cylinder off I noticed that if I push the plunger on the slave cylinder all the way in, I can litterally remove the rod between the plunger and the clutch lever.
Should I try a longer rod? (Sorry for the non-technical terms, I am a tinkerer not a trained mechanic.)
Thanks,
Warlock
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Being able to remove the rod is normal...
But something tells me your clutch disc is too thick. This is good in that its less likely to slip, but you'll need a longer slave pushrod.
Also make sure it isn't too long. You don't want the fork to hit the pressure plate housing.
But something tells me your clutch disc is too thick. This is good in that its less likely to slip, but you'll need a longer slave pushrod.
Also make sure it isn't too long. You don't want the fork to hit the pressure plate housing.
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