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clutch pedal return spring

Started by _uglybob_ , Mar 14 2007 06:27 PM

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#1 _uglybob_

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Posted 14 March 2007 - 06:27 PM

hey guys im trying to put my clutch pedal into my lc but the big fat return spring that sits on top of it is giving me some troubles. has anyone got any ideas or ways they have done it before.
any suggestions woulds be fantastic!

cheer
ben

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#2 lakeside

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Posted 14 March 2007 - 07:52 PM

drill a very small hole each end in plastic. Compress both end and spring in vise and then you can thread a wire through the holes drilled and tie. Take out vice place under dash and cut tie wire.

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#3 _DocDamage_

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Posted 14 March 2007 - 11:43 PM

I just changed the pedals in the stock car, it wasn't a big problem to get in with the whole package, but then I went for a hydraulic clutch which doesn't need the assist spring & it was almost impossible to get out with the pedals in place. Lakesides idea seems the go, otherwise undo the 3 bolts holding in the pedals & get it all in together.

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#4 _uglybob_

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Posted 15 March 2007 - 10:22 AM

i got it i pretty much did what you said lake side but wondering if it was worth it now after reading doc damages reply since i also have a hydraulic clutch. oh well its on there now and its not coming off anytime soon.

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#5 _DocDamage_

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Posted 15 March 2007 - 10:49 AM

The spring made it too sensitive. I could've adjusted the clutch to have it engage lower, it was engaging just past full compression of the spring & was giving too much help.

I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that the spring is meant to counter the uneven stroke (pivoting) of the rat trap. So I'll have to put the spring in the road car, which has just received a 4 speed & rat trap clutch.

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#6 gtrboyy

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Posted 15 March 2007 - 04:40 PM

I put mine back together with the spring when I did the hydraulic clucth conversion,I thought it was needed.

Are you meant to refit the spring with the hydraulic clutch conversion kit or leave it off?

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#7 _DocDamage_

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Posted 15 March 2007 - 05:03 PM

Being a stockcar, my clutch is best described as very custom. The spring was making it difficult for mine in particular. I had a look at the manual which calls it an overcenter spring, & says it's for clutch load assistance. So I don't think it matters.