Re: [T3] clutch cable, pedal stops.

[fess <fess-vwtype3.org@fess.org>]

<x-flowed>On Jun 18, 2005, at 7:46 AM, Russ Wolfe wrote:

> Item 1: Yes, if your clutch hasn't needed adjustment for a long time 
> and
> now does suddenly, you probably have a clutch cable starting to fray.

Thanks Russ.  Guess I'll go out and get a cable.  I suppose I should 
have already had one. :)

> Item 2: You shouldn't have to bend it. You should be able to lift the
> bottom edge, and then finagle it out without bending it.

And replacing it will give me a chance to try and get the backing plate
out more nicely.

On Jun 18, 2005, at 8:28 AM, BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com wrote:

> You
> might try using a vice grip on the nut side and wedging it so you 
> don't loose
> the entire setting, as the brake pedal stop plate only has to move a 
> little bit.
> You just need something to lever over the plate. I hope this helps.

Thanks bob.
I think mines' already loose though, as it's just a nut with washers.. 
and
the floorboard seems to be slotted now, as the whole thing slightly 
moves.

I need to drive this one right now, so I'm hesitant to touch it and
make it worse, and be in a state where I need welding to be able to get 
it
drivable again.

On Jun 18, 2005, at 5:00 PM, Keith Park wrote:

> Someone had a Kennedy clutch in there.... they always tear the stop 
> plate
> out of the floor among other things.  You can remove it and bend the 
> tang if
> you dont want the pedal as far forward, or loosen it and slide it back 
> and
> forth.  I eliminated about half my clutch pedal travel as it does no 
> good.
> So long as you can completely disengage the clutch, and then an inch 
> or so
> extra your fine.  You also need the freeplay of coarse too.

Thanks Keith,

Yeah, I have plenty of freeplay to get rid of at the front of the brakes
and the clutch.

I don't understand what you mean by being able to "remove  it and bend 
the tang"
at the moment, I would like to repair it the easiest way possible. as 
I've got
a lot of type 3 tasks lined up, and i want to be driving this one so 
I'm interested
in ideas.

i don't think anyone ever had a kennedy clutch in there.  as far as I 
know
I'm the "2nd." [ or 3rd.. i purchased it from the 2nd, who had it for a 
week,
and didn't transfer title. ] owner, and I think I have the stock engine 
which
i had rebuilt. fuel injection and all.

-fess


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