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Cliff Beer · 01-05-08, 02:50 AM

Hi Casey, I have the exact same problem with my CAV (early monocoque). I thought that perhaps I smoked the clutch by starting the car in 3rd a few times when I first bought it as it was difficult to find 1st gear because the linkage was very, very sloppy/loose - and maybe in so doing I destroyed any smooth take up. However, having driven the car in this condition for a few thousand miles I'm starting to wonder if it's instead a matter of very soft engine mounts creating too much movement and a pendulum effect. My first impulse was to order some poly mounts and try that (planning to do in the next few weeks). So, I'll let you know if I figure this one out!

01-05-08, 02:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cliff Beer Cliffbeer2 2 Tenths Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sand Point, WA GT40: CAV Posts: 282 Rep Power: 4	Re: drivetrain/clutch shutter! tranny mounts? Hi Casey, I have the exact same problem with my CAV (early monocoque). I thought that perhaps I smoked the clutch by starting the car in 3rd a few times when I first bought it as it was difficult to find 1st gear because the linkage was very, very sloppy/loose - and maybe in so doing I destroyed any smooth take up. However, having driven the car in this condition for a few thousand miles I'm starting to wonder if it's instead a matter of very soft engine mounts creating too much movement and a pendulum effect. My first impulse was to order some poly mounts and try that (planning to do in the next few weeks). So, I'll let you know if I figure this one out!