Re: 3 speed rebuild update

["Myron Ware" <cmw@domain.elided>]

Roy,
  I had a similar problem after I swapped in the 196.  The shaft that 
goes through the bellhousing was different than that of my 152's, and 
wouldn't push the throwout bearing far enough into the clutch 
fingers.  The 'intermediate shaft' (the linkage that runs parallel to 
the firewall from the pedal) had two holes on the end nearest the 
brake master cylinder, one about 1.5" lower than the other, and I put 
the clevis into the lower hole to give the arm more throw.  If that 
hadn't worked, I'd have drilled another hole lower on the pedal 
assembly to increase the throw even more.  I *did* have to take a 
hacksaw to the firewall where the threaded rod passes through to give 
the rod a little more clearance.
HTH,
Myron   '68 800

----Original Message----
> The release bearing is moving but maybe not far
> enough to press the clutch fingers enough to disengage the clutch?  I
> didn't installed the new pressure plate as it came from NAPA. Is there
> some kind of adjustment that should have been done before it was
> installed? Anyone have any ideas?

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