<VV> Clutch slipping

[J R Read_HML]

I prefer the clutch pedal near the top.  Somewhere around an inch - 
certainly not more than 1 1/2 inches.

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Abel" <pbob63 at frontiernet.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 1:59 PM
Subject: <VV> Clutch slipping


>I sold my 65 Monza 4 dr and just purchased a nice solid 65 500 coupe 140 / 
>4sp, non original engine. The PO removed the secondaries, and covered the 
>holes. I just replaced the plug wires and installed an igniter 2. It runs 
>good now, much like my previous 110.  When under load in 3rd or 4th, the 
>clutch is slipping. I notice that the clutch doesn't engage until the pedal 
>is almost all the way out. I think it should engage within an inch or so 
>from the floor. The PO says he replaced the clutch when he swapped the 
>engine and trans 2 or 3 years ago. It was originally a 95 / 3sp. I'm not 
>sure which parts he replaced. My question is, is this an adjustment issue? 
>Will following the shop manual with regards to clutch linkage adjustments 
>fix the problem assuming the clutch disc is OK? Or, do I need a new clutch. 
>I haven't driven a manual trans in about 10 years, my last was a 90 Grand 
>Prix 3.1 5sp. I seem to recall the clutch in that engaging much sooner than 
>the Vair's.
>
> Paul Abel
> Rochester, NY
> 65 500 coupe 140/4
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