Clutch return spring
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Friendswood TX
Clutch return spring
http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C211
has anyone tried it?
is it new? because i can't find anything about it.
has anyone tried it?
is it new? because i can't find anything about it.
Former Vendor
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From: Decatur IN
Lingenfelter clutch pedal return spring kit
Our clutch pedal return spring kit is meant to be used in conjunction with the stock spring but it can also be used without the OEM spring. The stock spring is not a return spring but an over center spring.
Last edited by jhaines; Jan 23, 2012 at 02:19 PM. Reason: Typo
Former Vendor
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Decatur IN
Lingenfelter clutch pedal return spring kit
http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C211
has anyone tried it?
is it new? because i can't find anything about it.
has anyone tried it?
is it new? because i can't find anything about it.
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Joined: Jul 2002
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From: St. Louis, MO
St. Jude Donor '08
The stock spring holds the pedal to the floor for those sporting high heels.
When you mod your car quite often the spring will cause the pedal to stick to the floor after shifting when accelerating at WOT. If you remove the stock spring, and keep the clutch fluid clean, often that will be enough to return normal clutch function.
This spring is an interesting idea for those that haven't been served by mere removal of the stock spring. I have someone in mind who's planning to replace his clutch now...I will alert him of this product.
When you mod your car quite often the spring will cause the pedal to stick to the floor after shifting when accelerating at WOT. If you remove the stock spring, and keep the clutch fluid clean, often that will be enough to return normal clutch function.
This spring is an interesting idea for those that haven't been served by mere removal of the stock spring. I have someone in mind who's planning to replace his clutch now...I will alert him of this product.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Friendswood TX
well my stock spring is out and my clutch peddle is sticking to the floor at the track and making me miss 3rd and 4th gear. always 4th now. my clutch seems fine its not slipping, dont smell or anything. and i change the fluid all the time. even after i make a pass i will go 30 or 40 mph in 4th and floor it and it holds perfect. this looks like the last thing i will try and if don't work i will just have to break down and get a new clutch.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14
From the looks of the picture, this spring helps to pull the pedal off the floor? So in essence, this will add resistance when pushing the pedal in and also help pull it off the floor? Is that correct?
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St. Jude Donor '08
When your car was having trouble, just free revving after the 1-2 shift, was your pedal on the floor or was it up?
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St. Jude Donor '08
My vote would be to buy this product and try it.
If your clutch isn't slipping in a 3rd or 4th gear pull at 4800 rpm, the pressure plate has enough clamping force. Perhaps this product will be what you need to overcome the forces (centrifugal?) that are keeping the pressure plate from snapping back to the released position.
Maybe not; if it was a $400 part to try I'd say forget it, but for the price, if it buys you a few more years out of your clutch, worth trying!
IMHO.
If your clutch isn't slipping in a 3rd or 4th gear pull at 4800 rpm, the pressure plate has enough clamping force. Perhaps this product will be what you need to overcome the forces (centrifugal?) that are keeping the pressure plate from snapping back to the released position.
Maybe not; if it was a $400 part to try I'd say forget it, but for the price, if it buys you a few more years out of your clutch, worth trying!
IMHO.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I have removed a dozen of the factory pedal springs at the track and cured the pedal sticking down issue.
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http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C211
has anyone tried it?
is it new? because i can't find anything about it.
has anyone tried it?
is it new? because i can't find anything about it.
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