Kendog 170
Let the boy go !
I have significant play where the pedal rod meets the Z-bar. Is there a grommet or something I'm missing or is this normal? Maybe just worn out ?
Diaphragm clutch?
Yes I already put the Z-bar bushing,seal,washer,lock spring kit in. My issue is New clutch ,PP and throw out B. I can adjust clutch with pedal really low on floor but pedal won't completely return. I did put a stiffer spring from z bar to pivot arm to try to help .If I adjust pedal higher I will go (over center?) which I did once and popped the spring retainer on throw out bearing.(That was fun fixing) I would have to put a block under the pedal or Fab. a stop if I want my adjustment at top of pedal.
Top spring may be failing from being stretched. The fork is original. Can't check the old ones as I have been packing a trailer as I'm moving and it's buried. Fork is push all the way into position. Thought I could make a stop as not to go too far with pedal but bearing just fell off fork again after barely pressing the pedal. Can't keep taking out gear box. Can't have this happen at any given moment. Soon to have No garage.
So has anyone used the McLeod with stock 340 set up and did everything go well ? Street driver only. Track maybe once a year on Nostalgia Day.
Well just dropped the gear box when I got home from work. Including jack it up and doing on my back I had it out in exactly 1 hr. Not bad for a 60 year old goat. Here's some pics of the bearings. Springs are stretched View attachment 1715328728 View attachment 1715328729
Yes I already put the Z-bar bushing,seal,washer,lock spring kit in. My issue is New clutch ,PP and throw out B. I can adjust clutch with pedal really low on floor but pedal won't completely return. I did put a stiffer spring from z bar to pivot arm to try to help .If I adjust pedal higher I will go (over center?) which I did once and popped the spring retainer on throw out bearing.(That was fun fixing) I would have to put a block under the pedal or Fab. a stop if I want my adjustment at top of pedal.
The low pedal is your problem. And the distant bearing proves it, along with the fork coming off the TO legs.You probably have the wrong fork pivot bracket. and or too short a fork. Go to the Brewers Site and have a look.Going crazy now. If I push to much on the pedal the fork forces itself off the throw out bearing spring clips. I think the throw out bearing it too long on the shaft but don't have my original to compare. The fingers on the PP are about 2.5 inches off he flywheel. The fork sits about 1 5/8 " from the face of the bearing but seems like the collar in the back is to long . (I should have taken a pic)
Iv'e heard good things about the McLeod diaphragm clutch I might throw in the towel and purchase. Anyone running this set up and do you like it ? I know I have to remove the pedal spring.
1968 DODGE DART McLeod StreetPro Clutch Kits 75109
Ok found it in the Bulletin Book as 1.700 using a fixture. But no explanation as to how to use the fixture, or whether the spec is installed or on the bench. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.