M21 troubles

[hkalin]

I would try adjusting the clutch. The grinding may be from the clutch releasing to close to the floor. On the slipping you may not have enough free travel at the top of the pedal (should have at least 1") or it may be time for a new clutch.

[67Chvl67]

Originally Posted by hkalin

I would try adjusting the clutch. The grinding may be from the clutch releasing to close to the floor. On the slipping you may not have enough free travel at the top of the pedal (should have at least 1") or it may be time for a new clutch.

thanks for the reply. less than an inch of play for sure. ill try adjusting. does the clutch look like it's close to done?

[hkalin]

It's hard to tell by the picture. If you do need to get a new clutch buy nothing but new stay away from rebuilt stuff.

[67Chvl67]

Taking a look at the zbar and planning adjustments for tomorrow. Noticed that the bushing at either end of the zbar are shot definitely. Previous owner stuffed a nice 427 crate motor in this car, the headers are practically in contact with the zbar itself. Wondering if heat from the headers over a 150mile trip, trashed the bushings and threw off clutch adjustment...