Revs/Clutch

Post by **moggie-tom** » Fri May 22, 2009 1:30 pm

Whenever I have the clutch down the revs seem to go very low, is this a bad sign?

Post by **Kevin** » Fri May 22, 2009 6:42 pm

The tickover will slow a bit as the clutch is a direct mechanical action and not hydralic like many cars, its possible you may have the tickover a bit too slow.

Post by **PSL184** » Fri May 22, 2009 7:06 pm

Yes, just up the tickover a bit if you are worried about it stalling....

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat May 23, 2009 12:04 am

But if the pedal is going too far down - further than necessary to release the clutch - it will be putting undue loading on the carbon bearing and the crankshaft thrust washers. Make sure there is ~ 1" free play in the clutch pedal when it's at rest. Could also be the carbon thrust bearing is worn away - and now it's steel on steel at the clutch release pad! Although I think you would hear that. A look inside the bellhousing by removing the rubber bungs will tell you how good it is.