<VV> A clutch failure

[Bob Gilbert]

Check the clutch arm, it may be cracked.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel Monasterio" <dmonasterio at hotmail.com>
To: "CORVANATICS" <corvanatics at corvair.org>; "VirtualVairs" 
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Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 5:35 PM
Subject: <VV> A clutch failure


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> A week ago, while city driving the Rampside, the clutch stopped 
> disengaging so, drove back home trying to catch most green lights and/or 
> starting engine with 1st sp. on and then changing gears aiding with 
> throttle pedal. It was a sudden fail, from working fine to not 
> working.While at my cave, did these steps:1.- Checked all clutch linkage 
> and it is fine.2.- Took off starter to inspect all 6 bolts that attach 
> clutch assembly to flywheel, they are fine.3.- Today, as I needed to move 
> she out, to make room for moving my recently painted 67 Cpe., tightened 
> the clutch cable adjusting nut several turns in and clutching worked fine 
> enough to move her out and in the cave but, noticed a very soft and 
> effortless clutching action.I certainly know that a misadjusted linkage 
> was not the cause of the problem as it didn't happen gradually but, 
> suddenly so, suspect of a broken diaphragm spring.
> What do you guys think about ?
> As always... thanks in advance
> Daniel MonasterioPS. Could be my first broken diaphragm spring in 44 years 
> of corvairing.
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