SAFARI TUFF clutch issues

[Fish's GQ]

G'day all,

I have a few queries about the clutch in my GQ before i replace it with another Safari Tuff(or similar)

I fitted the last one 5yrs ago but have only done about 25,000k in that time(I work away and it only comes out for a play these days!) I have had the throwout bearing c/o once over that time due to it rattling it's head off. But recently after i replaced a failed slave cylinder, it has been difficult to get gears when hot for some time now but i just put it down to the slave cyl on it's way out, anyway, after ensuring i had good travel on the clutch fork i noticed the pressure plate fingers are inverted towards the flywheel as if they have lost their tension. The funny thing is, is that the clutch still bites really well once it's in gear! It will either spin the wheels or stall before it slips... Another query i have is that when i got the flywheel machined last time the machinist said that they usually machine a step into the flywheel, can't remember exactly how big but maybe .020''-.040''. That being the clutch surface is machined to be higher than the pressure plate mounting area to obtain more clamping pressure. Is this a common thing that they do or was i fed some shite that has led to a premature failure of my pressure plate?

I'm still reading good reports about the Safari Tuff kits but would like some peoples advice before i fork out for another.

Cheers

Fish.

[cooki_monsta]

i had the same thing done mate so your not alone, 2 thou step into the flywheel and a safari tough clutch, i wouldnt use anything else

[RoldIT]

The finger springs are supposed to be either flat or point slightly towards the flywheel, that means they are under tension.

I would say your gearbox is the one in need of attention.

[xenith]

I HAVE FOUND THAT U NEED TO PUT A FLAT WASHER UNDER THE FORK PIVOT BALL BOLT

[Fish's GQ]

Cheers fella's,

cooki-monsta, i'm happy at least someone else has had the step machining done!

RoldIT, i know what your saying and i agree but the fingers look like they are pointing toward the flywheel too much and when the clutch is depressed it looks all kinds of wrong as to how far in they go.... I guess i will know more when i pull the box out next Tuesday. I'm quite sure it isn't the g/box for a few reasons,
- no problem when it's cold to get gears, only develops once i have driven for a while and the clutch heats up.
- once hot i can't get into any gear, not just first.
- if you get moving by either starting it in gear or a rolling start at the lights i can still drive normally getting all gears without the clutch and no whining or anything comes from the box.
- and there's no metal or brass in the oil either.

And Xenith, i don't seem to have any freeplay issues so i wouldn't think a washer would help, the slave cyl is getting heaps of travel.

Cheers

Fish

[xenith]

i know what u mean but u will notice that u can push the slave cyl rod in when at rest this is unused travel which u can get back with the washer also check your master cyl ajusment under dash hope this helps

[cooki_monsta]

just a matter of intrest does it have enough oil in it?