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The Clutch started slipping in my coupe.So I tried adjusting it still slipped .Pulled the engine the friction plate was not worn but glazed and the surface on the flywheel was very shiny . So I had the machine shop resurface the flywheel and got a new friction plate put it back in the car it still slips why .I tried adjusting the cable both ways when its too loose its hard ti go in gear with correct pedal free play it slips cant figure it out Iam sure its something simple stupid.Somebody help me please

4/14/106:29 PM

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The Clutch started slipping in my coupe.So I tried adjusting it still slipped .Pulled the engine the friction plate was not worn but glazed and the surface on the flywheel was very shiny . So I had the machine shop resurface the flywheel and got a new friction plate put it back in the car it still slips why .I tried adjusting the cable both ways when its too loose its hard ti go in gear with correct pedal free play it slips cant figure it out Iam sure its something simple stupid.Somebody help me please

Jack CrosbyHot Springs, AR, VS RabyTypeIV

Daang Pete---get that bad bou fixed---I want to see you in Carlisle!

Somebody help Pete with his Envemo clutch!

WildBill

You may be going to far loose or tight. Get a big screwdriver handy when tightening the wing nut. Use the screwdriver to pry on the arm, listening closely for the t/out bearing to contact the pressure plate.
You should have an 1/8th" or so of play in the clutch arm at rest when it's set properly. Theory here being you don't want the bearing riding constantly on the p/plate.( wing nut too tight)
Might want to check that the Bowden tube hasn't slipped and lost it's arch while you're in there.

~WB

Question what is the spec on the depth of the flywheel from the mounting flange for the presureplate to the surface for the friction plate? Also how far should the T/out bearing release arm move forward before it hits the presureplate?

Back on the road all is well New German parts SACHS

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East Coast BruceMaryland

Pete,

So what was the final problem/solution?

LeonChupp

I was about to suggest checking the pressure plate for warpage......Glad to see you fixed the problem....Happy Trails..... ;-)

It wound up being the pressure plate . got all new stuff all is well no chatter etc like a new car .

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