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Is it the M47 Transmission or my clutch 200 1989

posted by  james_a_sousa on  Mon Apr 26 09:42 CST 2021
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You do not mention checking or adjusting the free play in your clutch.

Normal clutches need about one half inch of free play.

That is, you should be able to gently move the clutch pedal about one half inch with no resistance from the clutch springs.

This assures that the clutch is fully engaged.

Having no free play is almost like keeping your foot on the clutch pedal, causing the clutch to slip - burning and heating up!

I cannot understand that many mechanics do not understand free play - many adjust their clutches by finding a grip point that they think is correct.

If your free play is correct and you do not like how the clutch works, you need to repair something in the clutch mechanism.

NOTICE - some 240 clutches require a special procedure to set free play.

Make sure your mechanic knows how to set the free play on your car.

If not, see a mechanic who does!






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