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[Razor]

Hi

My '76 Clubman is a bit hard to select the gears ( 1, 2, 3 & 4), checked fluids and all good no leak

its a rod change gearbox

it takes me a few tries to get it in.


Anyone had similar problem?

[Dan]

Your clutch needs adjusting or replacing, what type of clutch do you have fitted?

[Razor]

its a stock clutch from a 1100S I believe
1275cc
engine number 12YDTaH149xx

once in the gear it runs great no p[roblemos
sometimes you can just put it in the gear just like that but most of the time its a bit hard to get it in the gear, no crunches though
checked the clutch fluid, no visual leaks

[Retro_10s]

what oil are you using? do you know how many miles the box has done?

[vasi]

If the remote casing or its internals are worn, or clogged, you will get difficult gearchanges, especially across the gate.

[Razor]

not really sure, as I just bought this mini last month
How do you adjust the clutch?

[vasi]

To adjust, start with the return stop; pull the clutch arm away from the engine then dial out the return stop until it's about a 20 thou gap.

Next, break the locknut on the plunger, then get a body to pump the clutch a few times and hold it down, then whizz the nuts up till they touch the housing. Release the clutch, give the inner nut another 1/4 turn and lock them back up.

Go drive it about, rinse and repeat if necessary.

[Razor]

0.020" gap from the return stop to what?

this is my 1st time to adjust the clutch and just waiting for my workshop manual.
Anyone got a pic of step by step or this adjusting screw?