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ozdodge
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Posted: 09/27/08 10:44 PM
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I have new toy 66 Formula S 273 4/spd It has new 3 Finger pressure plate& cluch, linkages all recode.someone has suggested to remove the heavy spring above the PEDAL ... Need Help
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Posted: 09/28/08 09:39 AM
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Make sure the throw out rod is long enough, If not then cut before the threads and add in 1 1/2 inches more rod . I see this a lot with after market clutches.
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mohead
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Posted: 09/28/08 12:13 PM
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what do you mean by all recode? I would`nt remove the heavy spring. thats your over center spring and your 3 finger is gonna be hard enough, pedal effort. your clutch fork uses a return spring, have that? sounds like you have the borg warner style pressure plate. were all three fingers resting flat when you tightened the plate down? can you pull the pedal back off the floor by hand? if so, then your clutch rod is too short. bushings in your z bar may be wasted and binding up ,also pedal assembly uses bearings. easiest way to check your linkage is just disconnect the clutch pushrod, press clutch to floor, it should come back up by it`s self. if not, pedal assembly may need rebuilt. I had to rebuild all of mine. the previous owner must have been real hard on it. hope this helps.if not, shout back, we`ll get into pressure plate hang ups.
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Posted: 09/29/08 08:56 AM
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If you take the rod out of the equation and think the pedal can be pushed down and come back up by it's self you are mistaken. The pedal will snap down to the floor and stay there. The return spring at the fork is not that strong and I don't even run one to be honest.
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Cudadon
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Posted: 09/29/08 10:16 AM
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This is common on early A body cars. Increase the free play in the pedal. Use as much as you can and still get the trans in gear without grinding. This gets the clutch pressure plate springs and the over-center spring working together. Don
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drmopar
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Posted: 09/29/08 10:30 AM
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3404spd, wow, no clutch return spring, what a surprise. Great way to burn a clutch up in half its normal life, and also help burn up a throw out bearing as well.
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Cudadon
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Posted: 09/29/08 11:02 AM
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The return spring on the fork does not pull the pedal back (Dr. Nopar)
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drmopar
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Posted: 09/29/08 02:32 PM
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I didn't say it did, it helps keep the bearing from ingauging the clutch when the clutch is not being used.
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Posted: 09/29/08 03:58 PM
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LOL, another brilllliant post by Justin. Cudadon, easy mistake to make.
The Doc is correct. The clutch return spring is on the outside of the car and is for returning the fork and throwout bearing away from the clutch set up.
Justin could burn up his throw out bearing easy.
The pedal on the floor issue is the spring inside the car. They can get weak over time. Often, I see a helper spring installed. Also often with CenterForce set ups.
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Posted: 09/29/08 04:09 PM
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Ahh you 2 numb nuts[drnopar+tunafish] need to hop back into your sack.
I've never burned a clutch out since I don't adjust the rod out till the bearings loaded against the clutch but it sounds like you 2 have.
I have exploded a clutch before, but thats cause because I make a lot of power with what I build unlike you two[drnopar+tunastink].
Cuda don, with these 2 tosswank's, I'm sure you get the picture. Sorry, they feel they have to attack anyone who might happen to agree with me.
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drmopar
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Posted: 09/29/08 06:34 PM
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Nobody attacked Cudadon. Unlike you, I am sure he miss under stood what was said. So again, grow up Justin your such a child.
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Posted: 09/29/08 07:02 PM
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I sure didn't attack CudaDon. I think he misunderstood, that is it.
Unlike you, Justin. Your such a baby it's crazy.
Again, you start with the child like ways of name calling. Then assume we burnt ut parts. I like the fact that you claim to make big power and therefore burt out a clutch because of it.
Truly, if you were half the mechanic, that would have never happened. Such an easy adjustment to make. A 3 year old can follow those instructions well, why can't you?
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Posted: 09/29/08 07:16 PM
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Learn to spell first. Then learn to help people. Then ask yourself how old am I? You guy's keep up the good work of discrediting yourselves.
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drmopar
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Posted: 09/29/08 08:23 PM
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Sorry Justin, your the only one who has discredited yourself. By the way, your spelling is no better than anyone elses.
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ozdodge
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Posted: 09/30/08 12:59 PM
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Thanks I,ll let you all no when i get it out to drive it now has about 1/4" between trust bearing face to 3 Fingers of pressure plate
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