Low pressure on clutch pedal

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Pascal
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Low pressure on clutch pedal

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Hi guys,

After my gearbox rebuild I put the engine back on..and than I discovered the pressure on the clutch pedal was very low. :scratchhead:
I could press the pedal down with one finger (and I am not that strong :D )
So we removed the engine again. I was told to wire the spring on the clutch axle twice, so we did that...quite a hard job though.
We mounted the engine again, but still very low pressure.. :cry:

I have haven't got a clue what seems to be the problem. I can't remember changing any settings of the clutch.
I hope you can help me on this one.

Here are some pictures:

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clutch pedal released
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clutch pedal push in maximum
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The white stuff in the clutch house is some kind of grease.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Best regards,
Pascal

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john.n
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Re: Low pressure on clutch pedal

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Are you missing a thrust bearing? cant see one in the photos.

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John

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Re: Low pressure on clutch pedal

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Hi John,

Thank you for your reaction. Do you mean the bearing on the drive shaft?
There's a bearing just behind the "claw" (sorry..don't know the correct word :oops: )
Or do you mean another bearing?
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Pascal

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Re: Low pressure on clutch pedal

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Maybe my major has a different clutch layout, but I'm sure my thrust bearing is on the other side of the claw, I'll double check later to make sure.

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LOL... :lol: ... You have the throwout bearing in backward. :shock:... :oops: Turn it around so that the big part faces forward. The bearing part must touch the clutch fingers when the clutch is depressed. Just a small oversite that you will be ribbed about mate. :wink: :D Dandy Dave!
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Hi guys,

Thank you very much for your help!!
Looks much better like this, I guess? :D

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Tomorrow I hope to mount the last items and start her up.
I'll keep you updated.
Best regards,
Pascal

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That's better. :D It will work now. Dandy Dave!
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Hi Dany Dave,

Thank you for your advises! It works great now!
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Pascal

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Top O the day to ya mate. Glad to hear that she is running smooth as silk. :clap: Dandy Dave!
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