Just installed a rebuilt transaxle in my '72. Ground the flywheel and installed a new Weber centerforce clutch from Pantera Performance. The clutch works very smooth, but there is a slight drag on the RPMs when you depress it all the way. Also, I had to adjust the slave cylinder pushrod to the shortest possible size, or it will grind. This surprised me because I expected a longer rod to release the clutch sooner, or more completely.
There is still a slight clunk shifting up into 2nd gear. No clunk downshifting to 2nd. Since 2nd was the bad gear in the rebuild, I'd like to get this right!
I have .108 free between the adjusting screw and stop plate at the slave.
I also fiddled with the master cylinder pedal adjustment under the dash. The clutch is only disengaged when the clutch pedal is all the way to the floor. I thought if I lengthened the master pushrod I would get disengagement sooner, but all the adjusting seemed to do was bring the pedal out farther while still requiring the pedal to be mashed to the floor.
How long should these pushrods be if things are operating properly?
Would a new long throw slave cylinder help the disengagement? Would it affect the pedal position?
I have been told that there is an updated clutch master cylinder actuation linkage that will change the disengagement position of the pedal. Has anyone used this kit? Is it worth $350??
Any and all experiences and help will be appreciated.
Thanks, Mooso.
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