clutch dragging...help
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clutch dragging...help
Ok I have a 93 LT1 and just put in a new transmission, new stage 1 clutch kit from gripforce clutches, and a new slave cylinder. I have tried to accomplish the gravity bleed method and cycle the clutch pedal about 50 times. And I have restored full pressure on the clutch pedal. My problem is as follows.
With the rear of the vehicle raised there is some back pressure on the rear wheels with it in gear and the clutch pedal pressed all the way down. However, when I pull it out of gear then there is no back pressure on the rear wheels. What am I doing wrong?
With the rear of the vehicle raised there is some back pressure on the rear wheels with it in gear and the clutch pedal pressed all the way down. However, when I pull it out of gear then there is no back pressure on the rear wheels. What am I doing wrong?
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Could it be a problem with the pressure plate?
Last edited by rogerdoger1993; Jan 8, 2010 at 02:35 PM. Reason: Spelling
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The explanation given is maybe even the pilot bearing is transferring some rotation to the gears/wheels....
And if it is neutral, of course there would be no power to the wheels.
Are you saying you don't want to put the car down yet??
If that is the case, if you've done something wrong, with the motor running, you'll not be able to get into reverse without some major grindage.
With the wear plates being brand new, they may be just a little oversized and a few miles will cure it.
And if it is neutral, of course there would be no power to the wheels.
Are you saying you don't want to put the car down yet??
If that is the case, if you've done something wrong, with the motor running, you'll not be able to get into reverse without some major grindage.
With the wear plates being brand new, they may be just a little oversized and a few miles will cure it.
Last edited by jhammons01; Jan 8, 2010 at 06:49 PM.
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Well I didnt drop the rear but I started it up with the rear raised and there was no grindage in reverse or first gear. I even tried reving it up will doing that and still no grindage. It shifted as fine as frogs hair.
Last edited by rogerdoger1993; Jan 8, 2010 at 03:08 PM. Reason: spelling
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It's normal to have some drag on the clutch disc when the pedal is depressed. The disk is sandwiched between the pressure plate and the flywheel and there is some contact with either or both, especially with a new disk. As J stated, the input shaft will also drag on the pilot bushing or bearing. Just as long as the shift engagement is smooth without grinding, you should be fine. Might want to change your terminology. Backpressure usually refers to exhaust gas.
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It's normal to have some drag on the clutch disc when the pedal is depressed. The disk is sandwiched between the pressure plate and the flywheel and there is some contact with either or both, especially with a new disk. As J stated, the input shaft will also drag on the pilot bushing or bearing. Just as long as the shift engagement is smooth without grinding, you should be fine. Might want to change your terminology. Backpressure usually refers to exhaust gas.
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