I installed a 4-speed a couple of years ago. The clutch pedal moves smooth as silk when I first get into the car. As I drive it and it warms up, the clutch pedal gets stiffer and if you push very slowly, it feels "herky-jerky" like something is binding. The car still shifts ok so the clutch is disengaging. I'm pretty sure it's not anything from the pedal to the fork. It's either the fork, throwout bearing or pressure plate. The clutch, pressure plate and bearing are all from Hayes as part of a kit. It's hard to diagnose because I can't look at the various parts when it's doing it. But when I get back home with it and shut the car down, it exhibits this for quite a while as it cools down. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this. I'm probably going to have to pull the clutch this winter, but don't know what to fix.
hi, my clutch pedal does the same type of thing. chatters all the way to the floor. i lubed everything but still does it. i went from auto to tremec 5 speed with all mcleod stuff. i think its the throwout bearing against the pressure plate fingers. personnally i'm just going to leave it for now as everything seems to be working good. maybe it's just because the aftermarket stuff has more pressure.
The heat will actually expand things and reduce clearances. I went through this with my Regal when it had the Buick 350 and Hays stuff. After warming up a bit, I'd actually move the car if I revved it up with my foot all the way down. Its actually more than just expansion, the heat will create friction and that will grip too. You probably like your clutch to come in a few inches off the floor. If it shifts fine, thats a nice adjustment. But what you need to do is back it off some and leave room for heat. An assist spring may also help the pedal to feel more stable when its warm, if your car doesn't have one right now that is. Good luck!:3gears:
The clutch adjustment is fine. It's the process of disengaging is when this occurs. It's as if the throwout is hanging up or the fingers on the pressure plate are being resistant.
That throw out bearing rides on the sleeve that is the front transmission bearing cover. This you know. I suspect you have a slight misalignment. My throw out had the same jerky feel to it after the car emerged from the tranny shop. I didn't like it. After enough use the bearing seems better aligned and I don't notice the problem like I used to.
