[T2] clutch slipping

[Bob]

you did first (and easiest) repair and it works often.
but buy a new clutch AND throw out bearing and start reading up on the 
Bentley manual on how to swap out a clutc.   changing clutch is fairly 
easy and I always reccomend changing the throwout bearing at the same 
time.

I have an automatic and haven't driven a clutch in many many years so I am 
sure some of the other old hands will jump in.

the 73 is easier than the big type 4 engines from what I have heard.

good luck
Bob


On Fri, 20 Nov 2020, Robert Mann wrote:

> Maungakaramea, Northland
>
>     Early in a few-d northern tour my clutch quietly began slipping  -
> had to change down into 2nd gear because revs would build in 3rd.
>     I've never had to do anything to my clutch.
>     The pedal has large 'freeboard' at the top  -  unchanged.
>     The cable pulls a lever back at the L side of the transmission.  The
> mooring of the cable onto that lever is by a wingnut {!} which we have
> slightly adjusted so as to slacken the cable slightly (4 bumps).
>     Before we even test this slightly changed rig, I thought I'd consult
> the gurus.
> I figure
>            EITHER oil has leaked into the clutch
>            OR it is irreversibly worn
>
> 'Any ideas please?
>
> Robt Mann
> '73 1600dp Devon
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