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Subject:Re: SPAM-LOW: Re: Clutch problem - input needed
From:Jens Jakob Andersen
Date:Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:21:27 +0200

Hi Ben

Good tohear from you -I used many of your good pictures as
inspiration to change the clutch.

I solved the issue by using a pushrod from another slave cylinder - a
pushrod that was a bit longer.

Best regards

Jens Jakob

At 07:40 13-06-2007, Benny boy wrote:
>Hey, this as NOTHING to do with the clutch itself!
>
>Mark is about right.
>
>Your problem is between the master and the release arm/shaft/fork, so how is
>that realease arm? (is the shaft and forks that push the release bearing
>called "release arm"????), if yes, is this one turning smoothly????, is it
>worned out behind repare??? is the slave doing is job? is the master good???
>
>Ben
>
>On Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:33:12 +0200, Jens Jakob Andersen
><jayjay@ZORCK.DK> wrote:
>
> >Hi
> >
> >More info.
> >
> >Problem is that slave-cylinder extends fully, and still doesnt push
> >enough on relasearm that drives releaseshaft.
> >
> >Can be several things:
> >1. Worn releaseshaft - fingers worn out, cant push releasebearing enough
> >2. Worn releaseshaft bushings, uses energy topush releaseshaft
> >instead of turning it?
> >3. Problem with the flywheel?
> >4. Problem with the clutch?
> >
> >Any other ideas?
> >
> >I will try to find a way to add a spacer inside the internal dome of
> >the piston of the slave, so it can push further on the releasearm on
> >the gearbox.
> >
> >Best regards
> >
> >Jens Jakob