Biting Point

[horbury]

This might be a dumb question, but can the biting point of the clutch be adjusted on my Chim like it just has been on my Escort?

The biting point of the clutch is getting to be right at the top of the travel and I'm concerned that it might lead to increased wear of the clutch. Not only that but it makes smooth gear changes harder and I feel like I'm riding the clutch a little bit when setting off.

There's no evidence of the clutch slipping and I can't find anything about adjusting the clutch in the Bible, so your advice is welcome before I risk going to Harrogate HC and making myself look a chump

[alex.mcintosh]

Perhaps an even dumber question....

How was the biting point on the Escort changed - at the pedal or clutch end? Is it self-adjusting on the Escort? Reason I ask is I have the same problem on my other car (Rover 200)

Cheers

[mongoose]

the clutch is hydraulic and therefore non adjustable.if everything is ok with your hydraulic system then its probably wear thats causing the symptoms you describe.

[shpub]

mongoose said: the clutch is hydraulic and therefore non adjustable.if everything is ok with your hydraulic system then its probably wear thats causing the symptoms you describe.

Which is why there is no mention of how to adjust the clutch in the bible

[the dodger]

You can adjust the pedal position though. This may help - especially with riding it.

[horbury]

shpub said:

mongoose said: the clutch is hydraulic and therefore non adjustable.if everything is ok with your hydraulic system then its probably wear thats causing the symptoms you describe.

Which is why there is no mention of how to adjust the clutch in the bible

I was afraid that might be the case Thanks for the responses.

So how much will a new clutch set me back? It looks like I can wave goodbye to the CD stacker I was planing to fit

[taylormj4]

I have the opposite problem, there is a fair bit of clutch pedal play at the top end (i.e. the clutch master cylinder doesn't come out far enough for the pedal to hit the dead stop, and I wanted to take it up.

Steve, I'm sure there is something in your book about the way in which the pedal is fixed to the cylinder has an adjustment in it?

Matt

[dannyboyo]

horbury said: So how much will a new clutch set me back? It looks like I can wave goodbye to the CD stacker I was planing to fit

I had mine done at Top Cats recing near Aylesbury along with a few other bits, but it think the clutch was about £400 (maybe £500) of the bill.

[horbury]

alex.mcintosh said: Perhaps an even dumber question....

How was the biting point on the Escort changed - at the pedal or clutch end? Is it self-adjusting on the Escort? Reason I ask is I have the same problem on my other car (Rover 200)

Dunno - it was something the mechaninc picked up at the service. Not a case of spotting work that didn't need doing, I know the guy very well and he knows what he's about and is very straight. I think he just adjusted the cable, but I am no mechanic!

[crimsonchim]

alex.mcintosh said: Perhaps an even dumber question....

How was the biting point on the Escort changed - at the pedal or clutch end? Is it self-adjusting on the Escort? Reason I ask is I have the same problem on my other car (Rover 200)

Cheers

I fitted a clutch cable in a 220 once. I think there's some kind of adjustment in the engine bay, by the bulkhead. Was a few years ago tho!

Only car I've ever had with a cable clutch and it broke within a couple of months of getting the car!

[bigjohnboy]

I am in the process of changing my clutch , had the same promblem biting point was near the top and recently started slipping in higher gears ( have to get it finished before LeMans ) components have cost around £270

[shpub]

taylormj4 said: I have the opposite problem, there is a fair bit of clutch pedal play at the top end (i.e. the clutch master cylinder doesn't come out far enough for the pedal to hit the dead stop, and I wanted to take it up.

Steve, I'm sure there is something in your book about the way in which the pedal is fixed to the cylinder has an adjustment in it? Matt

There is but it is for the brake master cylinder and it is a swine to get to. Nothing to adjust on the clutch. A possible problem is the wrong master cylinder being fitted with a differet/wrong length push rod.

[wolosp]

mongoose said: the clutch is hydraulic and therefore non adjustable.if everything is ok with your hydraulic system then its probably wear thats causing the symptoms you describe.

Yes, but 'wear' doesn't mean it's 'worn' (If you get my drift).
My clutch is also what I would call a bit high, but recently the car was in a TVR garage and I asked the mechanic who drove it into the bay whether he thought the clutch pedal felt ok, and he did. So, working on the principle that he would have noticed if anything was amiss (a vested interest etc,.), I conclude it has worn, but is not yet ripe for replacement. There is also no indication of slip in any gears when booting it!