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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Clutch Diagnoses

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Categories: Clutch | Diagnoses and Corrections

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 +Clutch problems do not necessarily mean you need a new clutch. [[Clutch#Adjustment|Adjusting the clutch]] might resolve the problem. Or other more obscure issues might be the cause.
-Noise when pedal pressed+= Noise when pedal pressed =
-* Worn [[Release bearing]]+* Worn [[Release Bearing]]
-* Improperly greased release bearing or [[Pilot bushing]]+* Improperly greased release bearing or [[Pilot Bushing]]
 += Noise when pedal released =
 +* Worn Gearbox Bearing (Input Shaft Bearing)
-Noise when pedal released+= Clutch Won't Release Fully =
-* ?+Difficult to shift gears due to failure to fully release
 +* improper adjustment of linkage. [[Clutch#Adjustment|Adjust the clutch]] to see if that fixes the issue.
 +* incorrect length of [[Release Bearing]] sleeve fitted. If you just swapped gearboxes, this is a somewhat common issue
-Clutch Won't Release Fully (difficult to shift gears+= Grabby clutch =
-* improper adjustment of linkage+* Drum shoe brakes too tight, or contaminated with oil or grease. Inspect [[Rear Brakes]] and (if so equipped) [[Brakes#Front Drum Brakes]]
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-Grabby clutch+
-* Drum shoe brakes too tight, or contaminated with oil or grease. Inspect drum brakes+
* Oil or grease on clutch face * Oil or grease on clutch face
* Disc rivets loose * Disc rivets loose
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* Worn lining. Replace disc * Worn lining. Replace disc
-Clutch Slips+= Clutch Slips =
-* improper adjustment of linkage+* improper adjustment of linkage (no free play). [[Clutch#Adjustment|Adjust the clutch]] to see if that fixes the issue.
* worn disc * worn disc
-[[Category:Clutch]]+[[Category:Clutch]][[Category:Diagnoses and Corrections]]{{End}}

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Clutch problems do not necessarily mean you need a new clutch. Adjusting the clutch might resolve the problem. Or other more obscure issues might be the cause.

Contents

Noise when pedal pressed

Noise when pedal released

  • Worn Gearbox Bearing (Input Shaft Bearing)

Clutch Won't Release Fully

Difficult to shift gears due to failure to fully release

  • improper adjustment of linkage. Adjust the clutch to see if that fixes the issue.
  • incorrect length of Release Bearing sleeve fitted. If you just swapped gearboxes, this is a somewhat common issue

Grabby clutch

  • Drum shoe brakes too tight, or contaminated with oil or grease. Inspect Rear Brakes and (if so equipped) Brakes#Front Drum Brakes
  • Oil or grease on clutch face
  • Disc rivets loose
  • Poorly lubricated clutch disc splines
  • warped pressure plate
  • Misaligned clutch. Make sure there is no junk between gearbox
  • worn clutch cable (common with RHD clutches)
  • Worn lining. Replace disc

Clutch Slips

  • improper adjustment of linkage (no free play). Adjust the clutch to see if that fixes the issue.
  • worn disc 
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