"Bob" <gjgj@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>I have a 1978 911 SC, sold in Europe, ie. a gray market car. I''ve had it
>since 83 and will probably die with it. Last winter I rebuilt the top end
>and replaced the clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, throw out bearing, and
>cable. Since then I have not been able to properly adjust the clutch. It
>seems almost as tho the pressure plate is 5mm too tall in that I must
>remove the space in the adjuster bolt and foot, then turn the adjusting
>bolt in another 1 1/2 turn to get the clutch to come off the flywheel. At
>the same time the clutch pedal engages and releases the clutch at about 2
>inches off the floor. I've had 3 knowledgeable people attempt to adjust
>this clutch all with the same results. Is it probable, since this is grey
>market and I bought the parts from Performance Products that I simply
have
>the wrong parts, stateside instead of European?
> Any Ideas or information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Rick
I have a '79 and have had many adjustment problems. Assuming the parts
were
assembled properly, and the cable is good, throw out the manual when it
comes to adjusting the clutch. I've never been happy with the clutch
adjusted to "specs." It engages right at the top of the peddle, just
before
my knee bangs into the steering wheel. I like it adjusted so that it
engages early, allowing me to get my foot off of it early. My mechanic
has
strict instructions not to touch the clutch adjustment without my
permission. There are those damn specs, and there is a clutch that
disengages and engages but is very drivable. If the car had to be left at
specs, and I had no leeway, I'd sell it.
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