Triumphrat

pduff

My 1996 T-bird has suffered from clutch drag for about a year. Finally, I opened things up and found that all the friction plates, steel plates, and inner and outer baskets were in "new" condition. Amazing with 42,000 miles.

Suspecting a master or slave cylinder issue, I measured the pressure plate throw which was a mere 2 mm. With about 17 discs, I was expecting maybe a 5 mm throw distance. Unfortunately the manual does not give specs for this.

Anybody know for sure what the throw measurement should be at the pressure plate?

Thanks much.

Slinky

I'm afraid I don't know for sure, but I would have thought that 2mm at the clutch centre would be enough to prevent clutch drag. Does the bike "creep" when it's in gear with the clutch in?

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98 Thunderbird, 03 Speed Master

pduff

The bike was not creeping at stop. Just a problem with cold starts.

This weekend I rebuilt the master and slave cylinders and that took care of the clutch drag. It appears that the rebuild have me 3 mm of throw at the pressure plate. Interesting. Anyway, thanks for getting back to me.

Slinky

You're welcome, glad you got it fixed.

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98 Thunderbird, 03 Speed Master

WoodsieIII

Had a similar problem since I fitted the new clutch in mine. I thought it was because I didn't soak the plates for long enough before fitting. I pulled it all apart and soaked them overnight this time. Still drags a little when cold. Will investigate kits for the master and slave cylinder shortly.

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