Floppy clutch = big$$ ?

[HIM57]

Hi all,

Not very mechanical minded. Clutch failed today . I assumed cable broke but noticed the lever on the engine side just moves freely
Any ideas of cost or could it be several issues?

Many thank in advance

 

[Steel]

Sounds like a broken lifter shaft. Not expensive, and easy to replace.

 

[warp9.9]

Yes broken lifter shaft or lifter piece reach down and see if you can pull it straight some because the cable is still hooked to it. The lifter piece is just as cheap if needed. The broken lifter shaft looks like this one.

Since it was broken professionally by a race company I can only assume mine was faulty

 

[HIM57]

Great speedy and informative responses - Thanks very much. I went on to find a Youtube video on it. Don't think I'll be performing the surgery though!

 

[HIM57]

Hi all,

Not very mechanical minded. Clutch failed today . I assumed cable broke but noticed the lever on the engine side just moves freely
Any ideas of cost or could it be several issues?

Many thank in advance

Steel,

When you say its a easy replace , am I correct that radiator, water pump, front engine cover must be removed. I priced the part at $45

 

[Mittzy]

While you (or mechanic) is in there install heavy duty clutch springs - this will at least increase the clutch life as will limit slippage

 

[Steel]

Steel,

When you say its a easy replace , am I correct that radiator, water pump, front engine cover must be removed. I priced the part at $45

Yes they need to be removed. It's all fairly simple. And like @Mittzy said, might as well change the clutch springs while you are in there.

 

[HIM57]

Yes they need to be removed. It's all fairly simple. And like @Mittzy said, might as well change the clutch springs while you are in there.

Cheers - really appreciate the help

 

[sonny]

Rancho Cucamonga Went to high school in Alta Loma back in the early seventy's. Any lemon and orange groves left?

 

[HIM57]

Rancho Cucamonga Went to high school in Alta Loma back in the early seventy's. Any lemon and orange groves left?

Just in my back yard. Very busy place nowadays