Date:         Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:49:03 -0800
Reply-To:     neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: re. clutch lever play
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I ain't no "list master" but....

I rebuilt the clutch housing on my 81 AC. This was my first time doing
this job, so please bear this in mind.

The clutch lever was on pretty tight. YMMV, but removal on mine was tough.

On 2WD, lever can be removed with tranny installed.

You have to remove tranny if replacing **all** release shaft bushings.

On this one I'm kinda guessing...

The hole in the clutch lever shouldn't wear. Bushings get worn, which
creates play, but lever is on tight, with several splines holding it
in position on release shaft. Combine that with eventual rusting, and
it shouldn't move then wear.

Cheers,

Neil.

81 AC Westy.






On 2/16/07, Tom Runyon <trunyon1@cox.net> wrote:
> Hi Dave,
>
> The clutch lever rotates on two release shaft bushings.   I think the clutch lever can be removed fairly easily by removing a circlip holding it in place.  It could be, however, that your release shaft bushings may be worn rather than the clutch lever. I don't think the release shaft bushings can be removed without taking out the tranny.  Refer to Bentley repair group 35 for an exploded view of the clutch lever/release shaft assembly.
>
> Tom Runyon
> 90 Syncro Westy "Ruby"
>
> Question for the list masters.
>
> Last time I had my van in the shop, the mechanic said the clutch lever has
> play because the hole in the lever gets worn over time to an egg shape and
> the lever moves there before it begins to engage the clutch.  That got me
> thinking maybe there is a clever fix for this problem that doesn't involve
> pulling and replacing the lever which sounds like an unpleasant job.
>
> Is there a simple vanagonlist fix for this?
>
> Thanks
> Dave in Denver
> 91 syncro
>