Hi.
I have recently started experiencing some uncomfortable happening. Whenever I load a gear (and especially on start-off or reverse), the car makes some "frantic tremors". As it gathers momentum, the shaking is not as evident.
I realized, even as I engage/load other gears, at the load point, the shake is evident.
I suspect clutch problems. Can someone confirm/advice on the matter with posible reasons of the problem, solutions and otlay of how to go about the matter!. I'd be glad to get to solve yet another task as I learn a new thing.
Thanks.
Eratic Shakes on Gear Load.
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Blue Baron
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Eratic Shakes on Gear Load.
Hey,
Glad to see posts in the matter. No Blue Baron, the shifter doesn' t move at all. Only thing is the car really shakes then eases off on driving off...and I'd notice the feel of it (very slightly) if I were to slowly load any gear.
The car drives well though.
Glad to see posts in the matter. No Blue Baron, the shifter doesn' t move at all. Only thing is the car really shakes then eases off on driving off...and I'd notice the feel of it (very slightly) if I were to slowly load any gear.
The car drives well though.
My 1966 did this until I fixed the oil leaks from the engine and transmission. Oil would get on the clutch and cause a terrible slamming sound until I got it going. I remedied the problem with:
New main engine seal
New Transmission seal
New clutch
New pressure plate
New flywheel
New Throw out Bearing
New Transmission mounts
All these changes took care of the problem and it runs like its brand new.
New main engine seal
New Transmission seal
New clutch
New pressure plate
New flywheel
New Throw out Bearing
New Transmission mounts
All these changes took care of the problem and it runs like its brand new.
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Blue Baron
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- Location: Tampa, Florida
Sounds like clutch judder.
Make sure you have the proper sag in the bowden tube. It's the tube on the left side of the transmission that the cable runs through. It should have at least an inch-and-a-half sag to preload the clutch cable.
If there's not enough sag, you'll need to add washers between the tube and the cable eye on the transmission to add sag. This can be done by disconnecting the cable at the back, or you can cheat like me and slot the washers so you can slip them in place without removing anything.
Make sure you have the proper sag in the bowden tube. It's the tube on the left side of the transmission that the cable runs through. It should have at least an inch-and-a-half sag to preload the clutch cable.
If there's not enough sag, you'll need to add washers between the tube and the cable eye on the transmission to add sag. This can be done by disconnecting the cable at the back, or you can cheat like me and slot the washers so you can slip them in place without removing anything.