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Clutch dragging appears to be solved!
Thanks Bob for the help with the aluminum block under the slave mount. I think the problem I was having with my clutch dragging is solved, it certainly feels better than it ever has. I can shift into reverse without grinding and when in first with the clutch disengaged it no longer pulls forward when revved. Throw on the slave is now a little over 7/8" rather than the 5/8" it was before.
I wish I could tell you exactly what fixed the problem but I was not very scientific about it. I changed 3 things at once! First of all, with Bob's help, I corrected the slave geometry by adding an aluminum block (installed with red locktite), I had to rotate it slightly which required griding a little bit on the tab. I also replaced the 3/4" BMW master cylinder with a 7/8" Tilton with the idea I would get more throw. And just for good measure I replaced the slave. I'd say correcting the geometry was definitely helpful. Changing out the master certainly didn't hurt and accomplished my goal of trying for more throw. I doubt replacing the slave was needed at all. Below are pictures of the slave install as it is now. I think it lines up pretty good. More info is on my website at the bottom of this page: http://www.chuckbrandt.com/living.htm Thanks again Bob for your help with this issue. Not sure what happened to the old thread, I guess it got lost on black friday when the server crashed. Chuck http://www.chuckbrandt.com/slave1.jpg http://www.chuckbrandt.com/slave2.jpg http://www.chuckbrandt.com/slave3.jpg |
Thanks for the up-date on this 'lost' thread. I was following it before with keen interest.
I'm using the original ERA parts but have found the clutch adjustment is critical to get enough travel AND a little bit of free play as well. It's tricky to get it right. |
You might want to try the Tilton then
You might want to try the Tilton then. It's not exactly a bolt on (other than the mount) but wasn't too bad to convert.
I'm also following this thread for a different slave cylinder and mount. Chuck http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182...rested+in+this http://www.chuckbrandt.com/mastercyl.jpg |
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