Clutch

Post by **tortron** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:05 am

well my clutch pedal clearance is now at its max adjustment (on the inside side on the rod)

i assume this means il be needing a new clutch soon enough

hopefully they are still available? will one from a morris 8 be the same fitment?

Post by **alex_holden** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:36 am

If the linkage is the same on the MM as on the 1000, it can also mean that the linkage is worn and/or the bush at the relay arm has disintegrated.

Post by **tortron** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:38 am

from my manuals it doesnt look the same

Post by **mike.perry** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 4:57 pm

The clutch assembly, clutch plate and thrust bearing are all the same as the 803 / 948 A series.
If you have run out of adjustment on the adjuster clutch rod you can always increase the length of the thread on the rod. Quite often there is wear in the swivel hole in the pivot plate (part 37) which connects the clutch adjuster rod to the short rod which connects to the clutch lever. This can be overcome by turning the plate around to take out the wear.<br>

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Post by **tortron** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:16 pm

cheers thats good to know

did consider increasing the thread (but thought best not as i will be labeled a bodger forever

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Post by **mike.perry** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:25 pm

Bodging is how you learn what works and what doesn't. As long as it is not safety related.

Post by **tortron** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 4:05 am

well when its something that could potentiality have me stranded a fair way from home

Post by **mike.perry** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:40 pm

You could always practise clutchless gear changes!!!

Post by **tortron** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 6:41 am

trust me i have - i even practice them j=sometimes - jsut in case

very satisfying to get the rpm just right and have the gears slot in

Post by **alanworland** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:24 pm

And when you don't, just grit your teeth and wince!

Post by **mike.perry** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:25 pm

Many years ago I was towing a boat on a trailer plus 2 passengers in the MM when the clutch rod broke in the middle of Reading. I made it to the railway station to drop one passenger off who then pushed the car so I could get 1st gear. I managed the next 2 miles uphill to my home still towing the boat.