Rover V8 clutch slipping

[philip600]

Hi Everyone,
i own a pilgrim MkIII with Rover V8 Engine & 5 speed box. I'm having problems with clutch slipping every now & again. Anyone had similar probs ? It's cable operated & most of the time it's fine but twice now when accelerating hard it slips. I can take it out of gear & back in & then it's ok again. I don't think its worn or contaminated otherwise it would surely slip all of then time. I've moved cable away from manifolds as much as I can & wrapped it with silver aluminium foil to keep it a bit cooler. Thought this had cured but it did it again tonight.
Any ideas ? Regards, Phil.

[gareth08]

Originally Posted by philip600

Hi Everyone,
i own a pilgrim MkIII with Rover V8 Engine & 5 speed box. I'm having problems with clutch slipping every now & again. Anyone had similar probs ? It's cable operated & most of the time it's fine but twice now when accelerating hard it slips. I can take it out of gear & back in & then it's ok again. I don't think its worn or contaminated otherwise it would surely slip all of then time. I've moved cable away from manifolds as much as I can & wrapped it with silver aluminium foil to keep it a bit cooler. Thought this had cured but it did it again tonight.
Any ideas ? Regards, Phil.

What adjuster are you using

Is it the normal Ford quadrant (the plastic crap) or the steel replacement type that Pilgrim supply.

[philip600]

Bloody hell that was quick, it's the plastic crap one ( is that a technical phrase ? ) I take it that it's not much good ? Phil.

[gareth08]

Originally Posted by philip600

Bloody hell that was quick, it's the plastic crap one ( is that a technical phrase ? ) I take it that it's not much good ? Phil.

Was just about to log off

As much as it pains me to say it phone Pilgrim and ask them to send you the metal replacement for the Ford Quadrant. I think there about £40.

Makes the clutch/cable manual adjustment only but they are so MUCH better than the Plastic ones.

I've had one in mine (not from Pilgrim) for 3 years now. No problem at all.

[ceejayjay]

Can I piggy back on this one - how does it adjust at the pedal. My clutch is near the floor now and its cbale adjustement thats the issue not worn clutch. What's the way to do it . Sumo Mk III too with sierra pedal box of unknown vintage
Cheers

[tonym]

Go hydraulic is my recommendation

[dingocooke]

Phillip 600,

The cheapest thing to do to start off with is to lube the cable, it sounds like its sticking occasionally.
If you get yourself to a motorcycle shop, you can buy a neat little anodised cable clamp with a rubber tube that you fit around the cable outer then squirt WD40 through the port in the side; works a treat, and WD40 is safe on nylon lned cables. Also check the routing, you dont want any tight bends, or cable ties/clamps pinching the outer.

I would agree with Gareth that the Ford self adjuster plastic quadrant is utter rubbish, and , long term, would agree with Tony and go hydraulic, much more reliable, and better pedal effort if you get it right.

[robinj66]

Have you fitted the spacer to the engine side of the bulkhead? - it makes a huge difference to the clutch action. Initially I fitted mine without and had huge problems.

Will find a pic later.

Would be interested to see a pic of the metal quadrant - another of Pilgrim's best kept secrets

[Marty V6]

Have you checked that the cable is running freely inside its outer casing?

When I took mine off to convert to hydraulic, I couldnt actually move the cable within its outer casing even by hauling on the end with pliers, even though the cable clutch system had been working prior to taking it apart the same evening. It had just heat welded itself together from the exhaust manifold.

Marty