Clutch problems

[SFEbody]

Hello Mopar experts..... first off thanks to everyone for helping with my driveshaft problems, that solved now the new issue is my clutch. When I depress the pedal, it does not engage the clutch. Can this merely be an adjustment. I have about 1/2" of clutch fork play now. SO my real question is, how far should the fork adjusting rod be screwed out or fork play to be in the ball park? and by the way, it is a 70, 440 with A833 4 speed

 

[KATSAAR]

you want 1/8 of clutch fork play.
just enough so the T/O bearing doesn't have constant pressure.

 

[tonysrt]

When you step on clutch pedal you disengage the clutch, when you release pedal, clutch engages. You may need someone to step on clutch while your under car to check clutch disengagement. It could also be that your clutch bit the dust and no matter how much free play will never work.

 

[SFEbody]

Thanks tony.....but I am sure it has not bit the dust as it has 0 miles on it. Clutch, PP and TO bearing all new with my rebuild. Been many years 30+ that I did a 4 speed install. I am hoping it is the rod, I will lay under it while wife pushes the pedal. Much appreciated.

 

[rbbruno3]

What did your conversion parts come from ? Zbar , clutch rod

 

[tonysrt]

Check that the pedal has only about an 1" of free play. Didn't realize clutch was a new installation. Is this a new installation of clutch pedal also? Conversion from Auto to stick? Hope you get it solved so you can start driving it.

 

[SFEbody]

no, was a slant/6 3 speed on the floor prior. Conversion parts came from Brewers

 

[rbbruno3]

When you push the pedal can you put it in geer

 

[SFEbody]

No, not with engine running. I can move into gear without it running and have the rear tires on jack stands, and its engaged when started

 

[Daves69]

IMO, Don't over adjust as you don't want to bend/stress any components if you bottom them out. Try to "sneak up" on it. Also have someone work the pedal while you watch all the parts for any lost motion from worn or broken components.
.060" gap is a starting point for plate departure with a B&B. The plate fingers should not ride on the release bearing with the pedal up.

 

[SFEbody]

Dave thanks so much. I will adjust tonight based on your diagram. SOOOO cool, wish me luck

 

[704406]

if your adjustment is ok, is there any possibility that you put the clutch disc in backwards? In other words there might not be clearance for the disc when the pedal is depressed because the disc hub is dragging on the flywheel retaining bolts.

 

[rbbruno3]

That's what I was thinking 704406

 

[SFEbody]

UPDATE...so I get home put the car back on the jack stands and remove the inspection cover. The travel of the fork is about 5/8" at this point and, I notice the adjusting rod is at an angle to the fork hole? But, I keep adjusting it out until i take the play out. Well, can't do it went all the way to the end of the tread and when I pushed in on the clutch pedal, the adjusting rod shot out of the fork Put it back in with less adjustment and no clutch. I am lost. I know it should not be this challenging but I am thinking it may be a combination...wrong Z-bar? and disk reversed? Advice is appreciated

 

[tonysrt]

There maybe 2 different lengths of the rod that goes into the fork from the Zbar. Mine is 7" long.

 

[Daves69]

My experience is mainly with the B&B set up. Is that what clutch set you have?
You need to determine what you actually have.
As I understand, you should have a 130 tooth flywheel and 10.95" (scalloped) Borg & Beck (picture below) style clutch setup along with the cast aluminum bell housing for the stock major components.
Brewers or Passion (online) can aid in identifying other correct parts for you. These include, release bearing, clutch fork, fork pivot, clutch adjustment rod set, bell housing and frame pivot balls and bushings, bell crank, and clutch rod.
If your components are all correct you need to find why you lost the adjustment window. A couple items may include incorrect positioning of the engine / trans assembly, loose mounts, bent fork pivot, or even one tip of the fork not engaging the release bearing pad (and it always seems to be the top side BTW). This last item can happen easily as the trans is installed if the release bearing turns on you.
www.brewersperformance.com/4speed.php
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[SFEbody]

I give up, taking to a tranny hope Tuesday, willed everyone know what the professionals tell me I messed up. Again, thanks all for trying to help but my technical ability on Trans is very low

 

[tonysrt]

Sorry to hear that you couldn't get the problem solved. A lot of info was thrown at you, but it's hard trying to diagnose a problem without actually seeing it. I Hope you don't have to remortgage your house to get it fixed.

 

[Daves69]

I give up, taking to a tranny hope Tuesday.......

Got to be Mopar club folks in your area. Have you searched for any locals?

 

[SFEbody]

Ok so since Tonyrt said his adjustment rod is 7" i got under mine again and it is only 5" in length. Could that be all I need is a longer Rod...( thats what she said) LOL???