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TR6 TR6 Clutch Slave Set-Up

MadRiver

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Howdy all! it's been a loooong time since my last post. The good news is that I'm finally retired and have more time to tinker.

I'm trying to deal with what feels like excessive travel/play in my TR250's clutch. I'm going to replace the clutch slave and add an adjustable rod. I've read the Bentley's and also the instructions Moss put out for installing an adjustable rod. However, for whatever reason, my mind never quite clicks with technical manuals. In a nutshell, is this the process?

1. Install the slave cylinder without the rod.

2. Remove the clevis from the end of the adjustable rod. Position the clevis on the middle hole of the actuating lever, and add the pin.

3. Take the rod and push it into the slave cylinder, pushing it as far as it will go.

4. Thread the rod into the end of the clevis with the rod pushed in to its maximum. This will result in zero play.

5. Back off the rod from the zero play position by rotating the rod further into the clevis by approximately .30"

6. Tighten the retaining nut on the rod.

Do I have that right?

Thanks in advance!
 
That sounds right. The tricky part is taking all the play out without starting to push the clutch fork to disengage the clutch. When you push the rod forward into the slave cylinder, you should feel the piston hitting the stop. Then unscrew the rod until all the play is gone. It is possible to unscrew to the point the play is gone and the actuating lever begins to move...but that is too much.
 
The TR250 and Tr6's have a self adjusting slave cylinder due to the spring internal to the cylinder. As a result, they do not normally utilize an adjustable push rod.
 
Howdy all! Thanks for the input/observations. My 250 does not currently have an adjustable rod, but I’m adding one to give me some more control over pedal travel. Thanks!!
 
One more mod that helps is to add the bracing rod to eliminate flexing of the assy under load.
The early cars had this and it gives better feel to later cars as they have stiffer clutches .
Mad dog
 
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