Hydraulic clutch question

mreid · #1 (**permalink**) 08-25-2011, 04:41 AM

I have a hydraulic clutch with an external slave push cylinder. It is mounted on a bracket attached to the Quicktime bellhousing using an FE style fork (pivots on the driver side), TKO600, 351w based engine.

Do I need a return spring to pull the fork back?

mkassab · #2 (**permalink**) 08-25-2011, 04:46 AM

You shouldn't need a return spring if all is working fine.... but, having said that, a spring can't hurt.

Are you having a problem, e.g, clutch not fully engaging?

Mark

jhv48 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-25-2011, 06:15 AM

No, you do not. The clutch pressure plate will force the fork back to it's original position.

That said, make sure the slave pushes the fork in a straight line. Not at an angle. Otherwise you will invite throwout bearing failure.