<VV> Clutch Adjustment - 1964 4 Speed

[N. Joseph Potts]

Clutch cables can and do stretch, especially as they experience "partial
breaks" - the breakage of SOME but not all of their strands. If you can
inspect your whole cable, of course, you can observe this; otherwise this
condition may be concealed.
     As much as you've replaced already, replacing the clutch cable should
be trivial.
     Your condition CAN be brought about by use of components (pressure
plate, flywheel, fulcrum ball, throwout bearing, throwout arm, etc.) from
different years. Their geometry IS subject to variation. I'd say that's what
you start checking after cable replacement doesn't do any good.

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

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Subject: <VV> Clutch Adjustment - 1964 4 Speed


I have replaced the clutch, throwout bearing, and pressure plate
on my 1964 Spyder and I cannot seem to get it to shift properly.
I have adjusted it to the 1964 specs.  It engages the clutch right off
the floor.  If I lengthen the rod anymore than the 3 turns it does not
disengage completely.  About the only thing that I can think of is
that the cable is stretching.  It is on all of the pulleys.

Thoughts please,

Thanks,

Jim V.
1964 Chevrolet Corvair Spyder Convertible
http://www.angelfire.com/mi2/jrvvehicles
dcvjrv at covad.net