Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by HH56 On 2014/2/2 15:59:05

I am curious about the spacer on yours. I could have my cars scrambled but believe at the time I was asking questions for mine you said your spacer appeared to be a washer??

The spacer part number appears to be the same on both our cars and used thru 23rd series so I would wonder about the thickness. From the photo in the later parts manual as well as one or two from a 22nd series I believe it was Dell that posted when I asked the question, I got the impression spacer was about 1/4 to 3/8 thick and is the dimension I made mine. I can't remember the thread the photos were posted in but if someone remembers and can reference it or has an actual dimension it would sure help the discussion.

Someone please correct me if my logic is in error but I believe when doing the adjustment to get the free play with too thin a spacer, it is possible the pedal or linkage will be at a disadvantage and max stroke will be reached. If that is the case then with anything worn, to my thinking with the linkage maxed, the lever for throwout bearing is possibly not being moved far enough and clutch is not fully releasing.