Reply To: Clutch Adjustment

[BernieParticipant]

Chris,

As you make reference to “the  fancy  tools  shown in the manual” I assume you do have a copy of said tome.  (If not it can be downloded from the technical pages).

The book shows 2 methods.  The first (plate 24 in the drawings section) does indeed require some (relatively) sophisticated equipment but the second – plate 24a – is aimed at those who do not have that apparatus readily available.

 

You will see it does require the manufacture of three simple blocks and recommends using a surface plate.   Any competent machine shop will be able to manufacture these blocks from the fully dimensioned drawing given.  I had a set made some thirty years ago, and in addition to the numerous times I have used them myself, they have since been borrowed by a number of other owners as they cost little to post (within the UK).  I would be most surprised if nobody in NZ has already made a set which they would be prepared to lend/hire to you.

However, if you do need to have a set made locally I am sure the cost which will not break the bank – and then you can hire them out!

Prior to obtaining a wonderful surface plate from a garage that was closing down, I always used a good quality mirror for the flat surface but a piece of float glass will be equally serviceable – the thicker the better to minimise distortion under the weight of the clutch components.

I hope this helps.

B……………….