Clutch slave cylinder....again

LuvDaBlues · #1 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 06:50 PM

OK, I'll bite. How do I get my hands on the article? I'm not able to find in on line.

thudmaster · #2 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 08:34 PM

You may want to try mike forte's (Forte's parts connection 508-875-0010) for a slave cylinder and fork extention. I did and I'm real happy with the results. I have a small block but misalignment is misalignment. It cured mine.

LuvDaBlues · #3 (**permalink**) 10-27-2006, 06:38 AM

Here's an update:

Picked up the car yesterday where the mechanic was tasked to: fix oil leaks (done, well almost), fix the slave cylinder (done), replace the clutch disk/pressure plate/ and throw-out-bearing (done), and examine the fly wheel to see if was glazed. Turns out..... the wrong flywheel was previously installed. It was a 427 flywheel!!! It was also glazed over due to the rear main seal and back of the oil pan gasket were leaking. (hence the oil leaks) So we installed a new aluminum with steel insert flywheel. Which actually the engine now rev's up faster. The bracket that holds the slave already had slotted mounting holes for adjustment, which it is now fairly close to straight. But I will use some of your advice and replace the whole thing in winter.

But for temporary sakes for fall cruising.....even after we adjusted the pedal in the cock pit (to the point the brake and clutch pedal are not even), now the disengagement point is too far down. I have to extend my toe pretty far for a smooth shift. I'm concerned if I adjust too much under the car the TOB will ride the plate.

Does this ever end?