Clutch problems
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I still think the stick is too far forward & prompted by comments on this post I’ll be in the pit later to have another look.
The first thing is to change the scroll pin, it has resolutely refused to move by the “judicial application of standard force” & now I’ll make a tool that will make life uncomfortable as it is pressed inexorably out.
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I think this illustrates how finicky these systems can be or maybe mine is just a bastard & enjoys the inconvenience it inflicts on me.
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Remaining in the clutch / gearbox vicinity, I mentioned the problems I had after changing the to gear cable & it was down to insufficient fine adjustment. The cables terminate in an M6 thread which has a 1mm pitch & as the popper type connector, to the bell crank, had to go right around to relocate. If it is either too short or too long problems arise, I found that that 1mm made the difference between a sweet change & a notch up/down change.
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So I’m a bit puzzled why that one revolution can make such a difference. Any one explain that please?
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When I removed the old cable & placed it along side the new, making allowances for the failure point on the original, I found the replacement to be slightly longer.
This in all probability is the root (or route if your are an embarrassed antipodean) cause.
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You must remember we are shameless brutes, downunder!
"Keep calm, relax, focus on the problem & PULL THE BLOODY TRIGGER"
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Due to Ruth going up to Harpenden to look after the grandkids I haven’t been able to bleed the master cylinder yet. A quick test drive confirmed it was working well.
The question is what is going on? I am thinking that the master cylinder is drawing in air and causing the problem. Next week my helper will be back and I will bleed the system again.
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