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[camp freddy]

fitted the clutch today and a new oil seal, had to pop to Jame's house
(1275sprite) to borrow his flywheel puller , thanks alot mate. fitted
engine in the car.took the subframe brace off and there was plenty
of room to work...



there is a lot more pressure on the pedal now due to the
Orange pressure plate

[camp freddy]

drove the Rat to work today a found the clutch to be biting
really low ( just off the floor), wanted it to bite a bit higher,
Had a play with the throw out stop nuts on the fulcrum
arm shaft, I found that by backing off the nut by about
1/2-3/4 of a shoulder this gave me a higher biting point.
much comfier feel , If I turned the nut on a further
shoulder then the gears wouldn't engage cleanly...

ps, it was set up to the haynes manual..

Edited by camp freddy, 04 January 2010 - 11:01 PM.

[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

great work doing the clutch can make such a difference

[camp freddy]

ordered my new Spitfire track rod ends tonight...

[liirge]

How does the Orange spring feel in comparison to the original Spring?

[Pitcrew6464]

Great project i have a big question...... that photo of the clutch housing your using a quick release mount, what your opinion? how many miles have you done? whats the wear rate like?


Thanks camp_freddy

[camp freddy]

How does the Orange spring feel in comparison to the original Spring?

slightly stiffer and sharper on the release, engages drive a lot quicker so can be a bit
jerky sometimes..

[camp freddy]

Great project i have a big question...... that photo of the clutch housing your using a quick release mount, what your opinion? how many miles have you done? whats the wear rate like?


Thanks camp_freddy

done 3 K of HARD driving !! I haven't got a light right foot !!
And no signs of wear at all, I won't go back to standards put it that way!

[camp freddy]

He may be 'FOR SALE' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PM me..

[Burnard]

noooooooooooooooooooo

What on earth makes you want to sell?

[camp freddy]

noooooooooooooooooooo

What on earth makes you want to sell?

finance a new project

put it in classifieds

Edited by camp freddy, 07 January 2010 - 06:17 PM.

[panelbeaterpeter]

fitted the Tacho this afternoon ( had a free hour ), just took a
quick picture with the phone, but not very good LOL, fitted to the
shelf until I have made a brkt so I can fit it next to the interior mirror..

Looks good..

[Jimmy Hat]

Wow, yeah, nice picture!

Really lovely car, I might have considered selling mine and putting in an offer but i would NEVER be able to do a car like that justice, I'd ruin it..

Awesome awesome car, and that new grill looks lovely!

[GreaseMonkey]

Why are you testing the water!!

[camp freddy]

Why are you testing the water!!

seen another project motor I am considering going for.
so funds will be needed...