Austin Princess Clutch adjustment

Honest John Back Room » Technical matters
View Threaded
Sun 22 Sep 2002 08:12
Austin Princess Clutch adjustment - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
The clutch on my '78 Princess 1800HL is dragging between changes. Could anyone tell me how to adjust it as there seems to be a lot of free play from when the slave cylinder starts to move and the clutch starts to clear. Also what should the ride height be?
Thanks
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Sun 22 Sep 2002 12:09
Austin Princess Clutch adjustment - Mr Fox
Andrew,
Its a hydraulic system, with no easy adjustment. what has probably happened is that a new slave cylinder is required, OR possibly the flexible hose between the metal pipe and the slave cylinder has got a bulge in it and is not allowing the fluid to open the slave cylinder.

RE the ride height 13" from wheel centre to top of wheelarch ( I think )

There is a good website called: "The austin rover web resource" which deals with the history of the BL cars like the princess.

Good Luck !

Marc
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Sun 22 Sep 2002 16:20
Austin Princess Clutch adjustment - Dave N
Did you buy this instead of the Toyota Corolla? Was the Toyota too powerful, or just too new fangled?
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Sun 22 Sep 2002 19:48
Austin Princess Clutch adjustment - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
No, you girls blouse, this was a gift from a grateful(?) customer, the Toyota is still pending a positive response from Toyota GB
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Mon 23 Sep 2002 07:52
Austin Princess Clutch adjustment - Motel
Andrew if you have anymore problem with your clutch I have a complete clutch ass for the Austin Princess all in there boxes and made by Borg & Beck can send you the Part Numbers should you need them regards motel
Reply | Report as offensive | Link

From choosing the right tyre to what to do when it goes wrong - we have the answers.

Tyre News And Advice