serious clutch problem

Post by **Willie** » Tue Jun 17, 2003 9:46 pm

That is quite normal....the engine is only ticking over and when
you press on the clutch pedal you are applying a load which
slows the engine slightly

Post by **Cam** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 10:31 am

When you press the clutch, although you disengage the driven plate, you are forcing the two carbon pads together (thrust bearing), which can cause a dip in engine revs. If your tickover is set very low, then it could have an effect as you describe.

Try raising your tickover slightly and see what happens.

If the revs die off (nearly stalling) when your tickover is set quite high, then you may have other problems!! - let us know!!

Post by **grainger** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 8:18 pm

no,

they all seem to do it, its not a problem, set yr tick over higher.

do you have a servo running off the vacuum from the inlet manifold ? that affected mine when it was still cold it would stall sometimes till i adjusted the tickover.

cheers
grainger

Post by **Kevin** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 9:31 am

David you have to remember that the Minor clutch is direct mechanical with a carbon thrust bearing which does place a slight load as stated by the previous replies and does have a stiffer action compared to modern clutches which I think are now all cable operated and before this were hydraulically operated, and they both use a different type of thrust bearing, you will also find that if you increase the tickover too much 1st gear will become more difficult to engage, and its just one of the quirks that make up the character of the Minor