Touchy clutch (learning curve part 2)

[alarot]

Solved backfiring/timing issue and now have an issue with clutch. Prior to this car I had a 1930 sedan for 16 years and had no issues with clutch and shifting. This one makes it almost impossible to get in gear w/o grinding trans. Once I get it in 1st if I leave the clutch in and try 2nd or 3rd I still get a slight grind. Before going off willy-nilly and try adjusting the clutch I would appreciate any imput to guide me toward optimum clutch performance. I swear I was better at this stuff 45 years ago when I messed around with cut-downs on my Dad`s farm! Thanks for reading this sad story!

 

[Bob C]

How much free play do you have in the clutch pedal, should be about 1.5".

Bob

 

[MikeK]

Bad pilot bearing in flywheel. The input shaft keeps spinning.

 

[1955cj5]

I agree with Mike...my old pilot bearing wasn't bad but it was so gummed up with old grease that it would hardly spin...

Take the access cover off and see what's going on in there when you depress the clutch

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Any chance the arm is cracked, so the throwout bearing isn't being pushed as much as it should be?

 

[SeaSlugs]

also what gear oil are you using and is it full?