Removing all free play from clutch rod
02-16-2017, 03:52 AM
#51
Well in that case its a good thing you posted in a thread dedicated to clutch adjustment...
04-17-2017, 03:33 AM
#53
Ok, so I have my car out of storage and I am tending to a bunch of things including this clutch free play issue. I do understand Billman's advice. I know how to make the adjustment.
My question is this - after all the ink on adjusting the free play - what is reason for doing anything at all? How does it improve the function of the clutch when you remove the stock freeplay? In other words, why exactly are we doing this?
My question is this - after all the ink on adjusting the free play - what is reason for doing anything at all? How does it improve the function of the clutch when you remove the stock freeplay? In other words, why exactly are we doing this?
Last edited by rpg51; 04-17-2017 at 03:35 AM.
04-17-2017, 05:12 AM
#54
Moderator
It increases the disengagement of the pressure plate.
The S2000 is already on the verge of disengagement between shifts. The adjustment puts the disengagement at optimal to reduce disc drag and improve shifting.
It is extremely rare for an S2000 to need syncros. The problem lies in clutch drag over 95% of all cars. It always come back to clutch adjustment or rusted spline.
The S2000 is already on the verge of disengagement between shifts. The adjustment puts the disengagement at optimal to reduce disc drag and improve shifting.
It is extremely rare for an S2000 to need syncros. The problem lies in clutch drag over 95% of all cars. It always come back to clutch adjustment or rusted spline.
Last edited by Billman250; 04-17-2017 at 05:14 AM.
04-17-2017, 05:54 AM
#55
If I'm reading this correctly the clutch needs to be minimal. Is there a measurement; how much free-play?
-- Chuck
-- Chuck
04-17-2017, 08:28 AM
#57
Total freeplay = external freeplay (linkage, etc) + internal freeplay (built into MC)
Zero external leaves just the internal, which is all you need.
Zero external freeplay = ideal total freeplay
Zero external leaves just the internal, which is all you need.
Zero external freeplay = ideal total freeplay
04-17-2017, 08:45 AM
#58
It increases the disengagement of the pressure plate.
The S2000 is already on the verge of disengagement between shifts. The adjustment puts the disengagement at optimal to reduce disc drag and improve shifting.
It is extremely rare for an S2000 to need syncros. The problem lies in clutch drag over 95% of all cars. It always come back to clutch adjustment or rusted spline.
The S2000 is already on the verge of disengagement between shifts. The adjustment puts the disengagement at optimal to reduce disc drag and improve shifting.
It is extremely rare for an S2000 to need syncros. The problem lies in clutch drag over 95% of all cars. It always come back to clutch adjustment or rusted spline.
I have a tiny "catch" sometimes going from second to third when cold. It will be interesting to see if this has any impact on that small issue. Otherwise, this car I have is pure delight. It just sings.
04-17-2017, 09:05 AM
#59
This is just a wrench job under the car? Link to a photo(s) would be appreciated.
-- Chuck
-- Chuck
04-17-2017, 09:21 AM
#60
Moderator
It's done under the dash in 10 seconds. Going to the dragon?
If you are experiencing 3rd gear catch/bump, bring the rpm up to 5k and get it in 3rd a bit quicker.
All S2000s do this, and all can avoid it with technique.
If you are experiencing 3rd gear catch/bump, bring the rpm up to 5k and get it in 3rd a bit quicker.
All S2000s do this, and all can avoid it with technique.