Author Topic: Hydraulic clutch travel  (Read 1048 times)

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Hydraulic clutch travel
« on: October 09, 2022, 05:34:10 PM »
  I know has been asked but is there other than at the lever, an adjustment further down that can change the engagement point on a 2V Norge?    Is the only source of adjusting travel more inward by that little tit screw on the clutch lever?   If there is I have not found the answer yet.
« Last Edit: October 09, 2022, 05:35:02 PM by SemperVee »
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Re: Hydraulic clutch travel
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2022, 05:55:14 PM »
Don't take all the play out of the screw.
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Re: Hydraulic clutch travel
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2022, 12:31:57 PM »
Don't take all the play out of the screw.

You'll have to explain that better.
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Re: Hydraulic clutch travel
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2022, 02:36:11 PM »
Have you tried a recent fluid change? That removed my slack.
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Re: Hydraulic clutch travel
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2022, 02:50:43 PM »
Have you tried a recent fluid change? That removed my slack.
GliderJohn

 Thanks GJ - I'll try that first...  Shifts fine,  just would like more engagement travel instead of at the very end.  *Unless this is the nature of the beast of Hydraulic clutchs?
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Re: Hydraulic clutch travel
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2022, 02:58:25 PM »
You'll have to explain that better.
You have to have play on lever for a hole to line up to refill cylinder to pump clutch again. Otherwise when it heats up it will have no gap it's like you have it partially activated. IT does change when hot, just like brakes.
 

Too bad it's not an 8V, they have 5 different rods going through the trans to activate the clutch.
It's supposed to be bled at least once a year.
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Re: Hydraulic clutch travel
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2022, 03:27:39 PM »
Have you tried a recent fluid change? That removed my slack.
GliderJohn

This and it could be that you need an adjustment on the screw as well.  A good bleed and you should have full engagement all the way thru the motion of the clutch.

Highly recommend adding a speed bleeder to the line, it makes bleeding a piece of cake.
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Re: Hydraulic clutch travel
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2022, 04:46:57 PM »
Have you tried a recent fluid change? That removed my slack.
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I think he was referring to the Norge GJ…

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Re: Hydraulic clutch travel
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2022, 11:48:42 AM »

 Did the Clutch fluid change and it is a bit crisper now when engaged.   Thanks for the info!
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Re: Hydraulic clutch travel
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2022, 04:50:29 PM »
My Sport has a lot of play too.  I think the plunger on the lever might be a little short.  I think mine is due brakes, fluid and tires.  I need to do the regular service too.
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Re: Hydraulic clutch travel
« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2022, 05:51:14 PM »
My Sport has a clot of play too.  I think the plunger on the lever might be a little short.  I think mine is due brakes, fluid and tires.  I need to do the regular service too.
Possibly true LR.
But bear in mind that fluid level has no direct effect on lever play, unless you’ve ingested air.
Plunger wear does though as you correctly state.


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