<VV> Clunk When Releasing Clutch

[MarK Durham]

I could not get to the video, but I'm thinking a cracked or broken snout
that the throwout bearing runs on could cause that problem. I hope it is
something easier to fix than that.


Mark Durham
Hauser, Idaho
62 Monza coupe Red/Red 4 speed

On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 8:07 AM, Jim Becker via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> The rod that pushes the fork seems to snap sideways then the noise
> happens. Makes my first thought be that the fork is crawling slightly up a
> side of the pivot ball then snapping back into position.  Maybe the pivot
> ball needs some lube.  I doubt you can get any onto it through the opening
> for the rod, but I would give it a try.
>
> Jim Becker
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Tom Hughes via VirtualVairs
> Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 8:18 AM
> To: VirtualVairs AA
> Subject:  Clunk When Releasing Clutch
>
>
> I converted my '68 from PG to manual. It's been on the road for a few
> hundred miles. I've got an issue with a clunk while releasing the clutch
> pedal. It appears soon after I feel the clutch engaging engaging engine to
> transmission. It feels like something is hanging up and then releases, but
> only across a short travel of the pedal. I've adjusted the linkage/cable in
> its range and the clunk never goes away. The linked video illustrates the
> issue. Before I drop the drivetrain and dive deeper into the problem, I was
> hoping someone could shed some light on what I need to be checking/looking
> for.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_id=xOwfakkv-8o
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Tom in Baltimore
> corvairfleet.blogspot.com
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