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  • #16
    This looks like its going to be fun, ha


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    • #17
      I would think that spring merely gives you the 1/2 inch or so of "free play" in the clutch pedal travel before it starts pulling on the cable.

      Shouldn't the big spring hooked onto the clutch actuator arm on top of the gearbox keep any pressure off the throwout bearing when you're in gear?
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      • #18
        Originally posted by AlaskaFestivaGuy View Post
        I would think that spring merely gives you the 1/2 inch or so of "free play" in the clutch pedal travel before it starts pulling on the cable.

        Shouldn't the big spring hooked onto the clutch actuator arm on top of the gearbox keep any pressure off the throwout bearing when you're in gear?
        I thought he was referring to the spring on the Bell Housing.My Bad,didnt read the post enough. And I'm sure you are correct @ the free-play. Like the spring simply supports the weight of the pedal assembly so its not actually applying any load to the clutch?
        Last edited by nitrofarm; 12-02-2011, 11:53 PM.
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        • #19
          Originally posted by nitrofarm View Post
          I thought he was referring to the spring on the Bell Housing.My Bad,didnt read the post enough. And I'm sure you are correct @ the free-play. Like the spring simply supports the weight of the pedal assembly so its not actually applying any load to the clutch?
          That's what Iwas thinking too. It seems semi-pointless. Bungee cord solution FTW!
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          • #20
            TominMO's picture of clutch return spring from a 91 manual is different from the one in my 93. Picture shows a spring installed right on the shaft whereas in my car it is a tension spring hooked from the pedal to a tab on the dash frame.

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Bert View Post
              TominMO's picture of clutch return spring from a 91 manual is different from the one in my 93. Picture shows a spring installed right on the shaft whereas in my car it is a tension spring hooked from the pedal to a tab on the dash frame.
              Interesting! Does it look like a factory setup or something some PO came up with ? I'm thinking that 88FestivaLX could come up with a similar creative solution.
              Last edited by TominMO; 12-03-2011, 09:46 PM.
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              • #22
                Yea, I'm going to have to look at that. Didn't get to it this weekend b/c I broke my big toe


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                • #23
                  Got it fixed. I used a spring for an outdoor gate. I had to modify it a little bit though. I may go back and redo it b/c I saw a carb spring at autozone that looks like it will be perfect, ha


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