Gas lever

[Mark R]

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.

[Howard Wright]

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

[Gordon Critcher]

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.

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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.

[Tony Press]

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.

[Howard Wright]

Hi Gordon

Tony’s post gives the right info and the Cornwall link is spot on!

Cheers

Howard