> This did not seem to go through to the DML the first time, let me > try again: > I've noticed for a while that I have a lot of play in the clutch > pedal, play that exists before the rod for the master cylinder is > even pressed in. As a result, I lengthened my factory recall > adjustable clutch linkage for the pedal, and I noticed an > improvement and better shifting when the pedal is depressed. One > problem that arose though was as I would slowly raise my foot off > of the clutch pedal (with no foot on the gas and idling at 900 > rpms), the car would slowly go forward and I could remove my foot > and the car would continue moving without stalling! I didn't > understand why this would happen simply by lengthening the linkage > that goes to the master cylinder. My clutch is original and only > has 20,000 miles on it, I find it hard to believe the clutch is > wearing out. > > Today as I was experimenting down near the pedal box, I decided to > take the adjustable clutch linkage off. As I was trying to get it > off, I noticed after pushing one of the pins slightly out, the play > was gone. It felt very solid and sturdy, like I expected it should > feel. There was no loose up and down motion. When I removed both > of the pins, it appears as though one of the pins has slowly been > worn away by driving for the past 25 years. I posted pictures in > the Photos Section under "clutch linkage". If you could take a > look and let me know if the pin is supposed to look like that, I > would appreciate it! This is very hard to explain, but I am > referring to the recall that can be viewed on: > > http://www.dmcnews.com/bulletins/ST-07-9.82.html DMCH no longer has the SP10913 pins in stock. Would it be possible to go back to the non-adjustable linkage on my car, or were too many modifications made to put on the recall? > > -Patrick C. > 1880 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/