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Clutch pedal Spindle 4 speed box - goodwoodweirdo - 08-10-2023
Hello chaps,
OK the next hurdle in the Austin build ..... I see there is massive play in the clutch pedal spindle to clutch pedal so I think the best option is to replace it or have the worn guide welded and machined. so my question is does anyone sell new spindles ? Only find the taper pins... are the spindles same for 3 and 4 speed boxes ? (is it worth having a few made ?) and in the woodrow manual they talk of packing washers, both of my boxes are missing these :-( are they available or anything special ? I'm wondering if there is another vehicle which uses a suitable packing ...
I hope this means I'll get a working clutch
many thanks as always Matt
RE: Clutch pedal Spindle 4 speed box - Terrytuned - 08-10-2023
You can make a clutch spindle from 5/8" bar stock and use rollpins 6mm for the clutch levers if the case is worn you can ream it out and sleeve it with 5/8" bore thin wall tube. Just make sure the levers are aligned as no two levers are drilled the same. Terry
RE: Clutch pedal Spindle 4 speed box - Chris KC - 08-10-2023
Do you mean play between the spindle and the gearbox casing? If yes it is easily remedied by rolling a bushing from zinc sheet of suitable thickness (which you can buy on eBay).
RE: Clutch pedal Spindle 4 speed box - Parazine - 08-10-2023
Beware with clutch cross-shafts, they weren't jig-drilled at the factory so mixing and matching levers and cross shafts is usually hit or miss at best.
RE: Clutch pedal Spindle 4 speed box - goodwoodweirdo - 08-10-2023
thanks for the comments, its the pedal that has way too much play before engaging the spindle; I also need to make up some distance spacers as the spindle is loose enough to relocate itself and the release bearing preventing it to work.
cheers Matt