<VV> New clutch giving me fits!

[Shaun]

'64s have the same clutch parts as '65, including the fork pivot.
Shaun

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harry Yarnell" <hyarnell1@earthlink.net>
To: "dgeier" <dgeier@myclearwave.net>
Cc: "corvair" <virtualvairs@skiblack.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> New clutch giving me fits!


> Wait a minute, you said this has a '65 motor in a '64? What clutch parts
are
> you using? How 'bout the flywheel? How 'bout the clutch fork pivot? You
> can't mix and match clutch parts.
>
> Harry Yarnell
> perryman garage and orphanage
> perryman, MD
> hyarnell1@earthlink.net
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "dgeier" <dgeier@myclearwave.net>
> To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 5:43 PM
> Subject: <VV> New clutch giving me fits!
>
>
> > This is my first posting to vv. I can not get my 64,4sp with a 65, 140
> > hp, clutch adjusted properly.  This car has been a complete ground-up
> > rebuild; new clutch, throw out bearing, Dale fly-wheel, (major vendor
> > super kit) new cable and pulleys .If it was worn
> >
> > I replaced it.  My theory is I want to do it right the first time and
> > have a reliable car for years to come. My problem is that no matter how
> > I adjust the clutch following the manual, it is never fully disengaged.
> > I have to shut the engine off and shift into gear.
> >
> > Once rolling shifting is possible but not as easy as it should be.  I
> > replaced the shifter bushings and pins along with a quick shift kit. The
> > trans shifts easily with the clutch in and engine off. This has been a 4
> > year project to get to this point.  Thinking that rust
> >
> > may have developed on the flywheel or pressure plate, I jacked up the
> > rear of the car and put it in 1st gear pushed in the clutch and applied
> > the brakes to remove any rust.  I called the vendor who was very
> > friendly and helpful, saying that "the clutch material is thicker than
> > the stock and that it just needs to be worn down some."  My question is
> > has anyone else had this problem and should I prepare myself for
> > dropping the engine?
> >
> > Sorry about the length, thanks for you input!
> >
> > Dave Geier
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