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RE: Gas lever - Mark R - 26-07-2021
My understanding was that the 3 speed clutch release setup was such that the spring keeps the pressure on the release bearing rather than the 4 speed, which, by a spring inside the clutch area keeps it pulled off.
RE: Gas lever - Howard Wright - 26-07-2021
Hi Mark
Ooops you are correct! As Terrytuned has reminded me by email. I got muddled as I have a 4 speed release bearing on my special and this requires a spring in the clutch mechanism to hold the bearing off the levers.
Sorry Gordon if I’ve give you the wrong info.
Cheers
Howard
RE: Gas lever - Gordon Critcher - 26-07-2021
Thanks Howard,
At this time I believe that the clutch is tip top, but that could prove to be wrong. I was hoping it was an out side job even if it is difficult. Now I will try to locate one.
Thank Howard.
Just read replies backwards, being new to the Forum!
So I have a 4 speed box fitted rebuilt in Melbourne by a specialist. So is the spring on the outside of the bell housing/gearbox or on the inside?
Thanks to all members replying.
RE: Gas lever - Tony Press - 27-07-2021
Gordon,
On the earlier Three Speed gearbox the clutch lever spring is outside but on a properly set up Four Speed the spring is inside the housing on the gearbox nose holding the bearing away from the fingers/
This article from the Cornwall Club website shows the nose with spring:
Clutch Pedal Adjustment (austin7.org)
Tony.
RE: Gas lever - Howard Wright - 27-07-2021
Hi Gordon
Tony’s post gives the right info and the Cornwall link is spot on!
Cheers
Howard