ccdguy

Hi guys,

I was wondering if I can run something by you. My clutch bearing retainer and TOB were shot on my 1995 Mustang GT. So I had a reputable Mustang shop install a Late Model Resto RAM HDX master clutch kit. Including all the goodies - FRPP pilot bearing, TOB, steel bearing retainer, rear main seal, RAM HDX clutch, pressure plate, and steel flywheel. Here is my problem. I think my TOB is riding the pressure plate fingers. What I mean, is that it does not squeal, but in neutral, I can hear like a faint rubbing sound coming from the clutch/transmission shifter area inside the car.
The clutch pedal is raised about 2 inches above the break pedal, and is stiff. No vibration coming through the pedal, and no give - it feels very tight when applying any pressure to the pedal. Now, the clutch grabs about an 1"-1.5" off the floor, and if in gear, it starts to disengage about 1.5"-2" when depressing the clutch pedal. The new clutch cable is stock and tight. Stock quadrant. I know that if I tighten it more at the fork, it would lower the pedal, but would put more pressure on the TOB and force it even more toward the pressure plate. If I were to loosen the cable at the fork, I think that would lower the clutch grab even lower to the floor (if I'm correct,) and raise my clutch pedal. Am I getting this right? I mean, I can shift fine, it's not too hard to get into any gear, but I worry about the slight rubbing noise which to me sounds like a TOB rubbing/riding on the pressure plate fingers. What else can it be?
What should I do guys? I hate to run into problems later on. The RAM HDX clutch is definitely stiffer and grabs more than my stock clutch. Maybe I just need to get used to the low, off the floor grabbing? Give it more break in time? I just have about 80-90 miles on it. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks guys..

Martin

mjr46

self adjusting cluch pedal......need to reset the prawl down on the pedal..........throwout will have constant pressure on it....it's the way it is designed