clutch

[cannonfodder]

I've been having a few problems with the clutch recently on my 67 mog.
There is very little clearance in the pedal so I have to depress it completely to get the clutch to engage, which it does only in the last half inch of movement.
Previously had problems adding oil to the gearbox - due to tight nut (assuming this is unrelated).
I have looked at the manual on adjusting and am about to have a look underneath to see if I can.
Does anyone have any tips or thoughts?
Many thanks

[bmcecosse]

Do you mean DIS engage ? There should be approx 3/4" free play at the pedal - it usually decreases as the clutch wears. Perhaps the bushings where the clutch operating levers run are badly worn? Easy enough to renew them.

[cannonfodder]

Just to clarify what I mean as I am probably not using the correct terms

When the clutch pedal is pressed - there is a significant amount of travel before I feel the clutch come in to play (by that i mean it allows the gears to be shifted).
The 'engagement' is only right at the end of the pedals movement - perhaps the last half inch or so.
this has led to a few crunches and occasionally its hard to get into first (when stationary) or third (on the move).

[minor65]

Is the clutch return spring there ?? The return springs can rust and fallen off or not be refitted after a clutch / gearbox removal.

[cannonfodder]

Looked and the spring is there

[bmcecosse]

So you just need to adjust it up till there is that 3/4" of free play - assuming there is enough adjustment left on the threaded bar.

[Nickol]

But do check the layshaft which was the cause of my similar Problem.

The original rubber bush in which a brass bush sits in, is often perished and a lot of the movement in depressing the clutch pedal is taken up by the resultant "play" .

This rubber bush is now replaced by a nylon one which, one supposes will last longer. To check you will need someone to depress the clutch whilst you are underneath the car looking for irregularities.

I think Roy (BMCEcosse) mentioned this above