3dr cossie clutch problems
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3dr cossie clutch problems
I recently replaced the 4th gear syncro on the gearbox and at the same time fitted a new organic clutch and cable and had the flywheel skimmed.
I am now finding I am having problems with gear change as though the clutch needs more adjustment.I spoke to Matt Lewis who I got the clutch from and he said to pack out the clutch cable with a washer or two as the flywheel has been skimmed you need to make up the difference. But it is still not quite right.
has anyone else had similar problems also would changing the quadrant for a different one make a difference.
any advice you can give will be a big help.
thanks
clive
I am now finding I am having problems with gear change as though the clutch needs more adjustment.I spoke to Matt Lewis who I got the clutch from and he said to pack out the clutch cable with a washer or two as the flywheel has been skimmed you need to make up the difference. But it is still not quite right.
has anyone else had similar problems also would changing the quadrant for a different one make a difference.
any advice you can give will be a big help.
thanks
clive
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Originally Posted by CLIVE
I recently replaced the 4th gear syncro on the gearbox and at the same time fitted a new organic clutch and cable and had the flywheel skimmed.
I am now finding I am having problems with gear change as though the clutch needs more adjustment.I spoke to Matt Lewis who I got the clutch from and he said to pack out the clutch cable with a washer or two as the flywheel has been skimmed you need to make up the difference. But it is still not quite right.
has anyone else had similar problems also would changing the quadrant for a different one make a difference.
any advice you can give will be a big help.
thanks
clive
I am now finding I am having problems with gear change as though the clutch needs more adjustment.I spoke to Matt Lewis who I got the clutch from and he said to pack out the clutch cable with a washer or two as the flywheel has been skimmed you need to make up the difference. But it is still not quite right.
has anyone else had similar problems also would changing the quadrant for a different one make a difference.
any advice you can give will be a big help.
thanks
clive
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I used a complete Helix organic clutch from Matt Lewis. The Flywheel was a spare a friend had, so had that skimmed instead of mine, I don't know how much was taken off, my worry is that it has been skimmed before and that is where my problem is.
I have been looking into quadrants, mine is yellow which I understand is 45 teeth, not sure if it is the original, I see there is also a white 50 teeth one as well and was wondering if that would help or not.
I have been looking into quadrants, mine is yellow which I understand is 45 teeth, not sure if it is the original, I see there is also a white 50 teeth one as well and was wondering if that would help or not.
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Originally Posted by CLIVE
I used a complete Helix organic clutch from Matt Lewis. The Flywheel was a spare a friend had, so had that skimmed instead of mine, I don't know how much was taken off, my worry is that it has been skimmed before and that is where my problem is.
I have been looking into quadrants, mine is yellow which I understand is 45 teeth, not sure if it is the original, I see there is also a white 50 teeth one as well and was wondering if that would help or not.
I have been looking into quadrants, mine is yellow which I understand is 45 teeth, not sure if it is the original, I see there is also a white 50 teeth one as well and was wondering if that would help or not.
Take a tiny bit off to make the face like new. Perhaps your right it may have been skimmed before. As a regular mechanic I only fit standard parts at work so not sure on all the uprated stuff too much but if the clutch was fine before then can only be a process of elimination of the bits u have now fitted?
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Skimming the flywheel makes very little difference, a white clutch ratchet will help but may not fix your problem
I have had faulty helix clutches that wont clear at all and never made it off the ramp, i sent it direct to helix and they confirmed faulty manufacture
I have also experienced that if you use a genuine ford 2wd clutch cable the operTion of the clutch totally transforms into a pedal and feel that assume it should be.
Aftermarket cables have a longer inner cable over genuine and the outer cable is the correct length so the ratchet runs outof teeth so spacing it is just a bodge and you shouldnt do it
What cable did you use?
I have had faulty helix clutches that wont clear at all and never made it off the ramp, i sent it direct to helix and they confirmed faulty manufacture
I have also experienced that if you use a genuine ford 2wd clutch cable the operTion of the clutch totally transforms into a pedal and feel that assume it should be.
Aftermarket cables have a longer inner cable over genuine and the outer cable is the correct length so the ratchet runs outof teeth so spacing it is just a bodge and you shouldnt do it
What cable did you use?
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I used a motorsports developments clutch cable off e-bay, I checked its cable length with the original and it was the same, Matt Lewis said they are normally alright as I think that is the one he sells.
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I used a motorsports developments clutch cable off e-bay, I checked its cable length with the original and it was the same, Matt Lewis said they are normally alright as I think that is the one he sells.
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thanks for all the help. I have ordered another quadrant and having another go with it on Sunday, but any other suggestions always welcomed
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