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Old 01-31-2022, 10:24 AM
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It does sound like it could be the HTOB leaking.
Wedging the clutch pedal at full deflection with a 2x4 against the seat overnight should reveal a pretty good leak point if it or the lines are leaking.

If you don't have one, a Bluetooth Endoscope is invaluable for troubleshooting, retrieving part numbers, etc...
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picking one up at homedepot as soon as I leave here. As far as the 2x4 idea I think I'll wait on that so that doesnt possibly create more issues. My first inspection is coming up at backdraft builder next week and he said he could look into it.
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Old 01-31-2022, 10:43 AM
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picking one up at homedepot as soon as I leave here. As far as the 2x4 idea I think I'll wait on that so that doesnt possibly create more issues. My first inspection is coming up at backdraft builder next week and he said he could look into it.
Yeah, for now just take a look at the clutch reservoir and see if it looks unusually low on fluid. Now, if you haven't been looking at the level before this (or if your car combines the clutch reservoir with one of the brake reservoirs), you won't really know for sure, but if it is just barely above the bottom of the can then you can probably guess that it's been leaking.
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Yeah, for now just take a look at the clutch reservoir and see if it looks unusually low on fluid. Now, if you haven't been looking at the level before this (or if your car combines the clutch reservoir with one of the brake reservoirs), you won't really know for sure, but if it is just barely above the bottom of the can then you can probably guess that it's been leaking.
The clutch reservoir is buried behind the brake booster to the outside of fender well plus a solid aluminum canister... not an easy check, raining today so no room to maneuver it in garage...SOB I forgot to go buy a scope..lol
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Old 01-31-2022, 04:09 PM
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The clutch reservoir is buried behind the brake booster to the outside of fender well plus a solid aluminum canister... not an easy check...l
Yeah, I think I knew that. Well, the scope might show it better than you would expect.
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Old 01-31-2022, 06:23 PM
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welp, fluid level is fine. about 1/2" from top. So if it is leaking it is such an amount that shouldnt effect clutch imo
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Old 01-31-2022, 06:36 PM
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And no oil puddles under the car, right?
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And no oil puddles under the car, right?
nope and no drop/drip from flywheel cover...getting a scope tomorrow, hopefully then I'll be able to see throwout distance to clutch and any leaks. I can feel down there but cant tell if theres a gap or not between HTOB and clutch..
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This may or may not be of use, but here goes. The procedure for setting the clutch pedal stop for my Tilton HTOB is as follows. Bleed the clutch system, raise the rear wheels off the ground and put the transmission in 4th gear with the parking brake disengaged. Have someone slowly push the clutch pedal down while someone else tries to manually rotate a rear wheel. As soon as the wheel can be turned (meaning the clutch has disengaged), stop pressing the clutch pedal and index the location with the pedal stop bolt. Repeat the test to see that the clutch does not disengage before the pedal reaches the stop. Then adjust the stop to allow the pedal (at the foot pad) to travel 1/4 inch farther. That is the final position of the pedal stop.

If your system is like mine (and it may or may not be so), then it should not be possible to push the pedal much past the position where the clutch disengages. If the pedal travels a lot farther, you may be overextending the HTOB piston causing it to leak at the piston seal.
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This may or may not be of use, but here goes. The procedure for setting the clutch pedal stop for my Tilton HTOB is as follows. Bleed the clutch system, raise the rear wheels off the ground and put the transmission in 4th gear with the parking brake disengaged. Have someone slowly push the clutch pedal down while someone else tries to manually rotate a rear wheel. As soon as the wheel can be turned (meaning the clutch has disengaged), stop pressing the clutch pedal and index the location with the pedal stop bolt. Repeat the test to see that the clutch does not disengage before the pedal reaches the stop. Then adjust the stop to allow the pedal (at the foot pad) to travel 1/4 inch farther. That is the final position of the pedal stop.

If your system is like mine (and it may or may not be so), then it should not be possible to push the pedal much past the position where the clutch disengages. If the pedal travels a lot farther, you may be overextending the HTOB piston causing it to leak at the piston seal.
Useful. Should be able to just witness the gap between the two. I may be over extending though but I believe since mine has a return you can't in theory over extend it. I am not sure. Like on my roush it had a return line, dis engagement was within 3" of an 8" swing much like I have now. If it was a single line I believe it can be too much pressure but again, just my thought no research into YET..
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I think we are off track here, if the clutch is slipping under high load the clutch is probably not fully engaging. In the release position the through out bearing is probably preloaded against the clutch fingers.
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I have seen a slick little bore scope you plug into your I Phone. Sorry I dont have a link. High Def.

I agree with 6TNCRAZY. Pre loaded TO bearing. As the disk wears the fingers move towards the TOB. Slight adjustment may be required.

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Useful. Should be able to just witness the gap between the two. I may be over extending though but I believe since mine has a return you can't in theory over extend it. I am not sure. Like on my roush it had a return line, dis engagement was within 3" of an 8" swing much like I have now. If it was a single line I believe it can be too much pressure but again, just my thought no research into YET..
The second line isn't a return line - it's there to bleed air from the system. That's also why it's connected to the top of the HTOB - to be the high point and evacuate the air. Mine exits the bellhousing and goes directly to a bleed fitting - into which I've installed a quick bleeder / speed bleeder.

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I have seen a slick little bore scope you plug into your I Phone. Sorry I dont have a link. High Def.

I agree with 6TNCRAZY. Pre loaded TO bearing. As the disk wears the fingers move towards the TOB. Slight adjustment may be required.

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It's been quite useful in looking into otherwise inaccessible places - like reading the part number on the failed Corvette A/C relay used in my car as a fan relay. It was mounted on top of the crossbrace above the pedal assembly in my car. I could have removed it to check (which I eventually did), but having the scope was ideal when troubleshooting the problem.
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I think we are off track here, if the clutch is slipping under high load the clutch is probably not fully engaging. In the release position the through out bearing is probably preloaded against the clutch fingers.
I bought an endoscope today, so hopefully by this evening I can either see a leak or the HTOB pushing against clutch.
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The second line isn't a return line - it's there to bleed air from the system. That's also why it's connected to the top of the HTOB - to be the high point and evacuate the air. Mine exits the bellhousing and goes directly to a bleed fitting - into which I've installed a quick bleeder / speed bleeder.

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yeah I misspoke a return would be useless on any hydraulic clutch.
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I bought one about 10 years ago. 5 meters long, waterproof, camera end is about 6mm with tiny LEDs for illumination. USB connection that plugs into a laptop or other devicest (with adapters). I haven't tried it with my phone, but will need to check that out one of these days.

It's been quite useful in looking into otherwise inaccessible places - like reading the part number on the failed Corvette A/C relay used in my car as a fan relay. It was mounted on top of the crossbrace above the pedal assembly in my car. I could have removed it to check (which I eventually did), but having the scope was ideal when troubleshooting the problem.
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Ok, so good news, no leaks. The bad news the HTOB moves with springs, zero gap and if HTOB moves the springs move with it. so I suspect it has constant pressure on clutch. pics will soon be in album
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After two HTOB fiascos, I threw in the towel and got a regular master/slave setup. They are very sensitive to misalignment.
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After two HTOB fiascos, I threw in the towel and got a regular master/slave setup. They are very sensitive to misalignment.
I may at some point idk once I can enjoy it. ATM I feel I got a lemon. I just know I am becoming very sensitive to a $100,000 car having paint blemishes and acting like a “not rod” because of the clutch. Two big issues and going on a month with zero answers. I hate to be negative bc but after all my ownership of more specialized vehicles this sure feels like wrong to have to come out of pocket for labor and possibly have to have it disassembled (which never goes back the same) to get the expectation i had the day i bought it with a 110,000 dollar cashiers check.

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I may at some point idk once I can enjoy it. ATM I feel I got a lemon. I just know I am becoming very sensitive to a $100,000 car having paint blemishes and acting like a “not rod” because of the clutch. Two big issues and going on a month with zero answers. I hate to be negative bc but after all my ownership of more specialized vehicles this sure feels like wrong to have to come out of pocket for labor and possibly have to have it disassembled (which never goes back the same) to get the expectation i had the day i bought it with a 110,000 dollar cashiers check.
There's two things about Cobras you need to understand. It's best that you understand these BEFORE you write the check.

1. A new Cobra needs a "sorting out" period. They are hand built cars so unlike the Ford from the dealer's lot there are lots of "adjustments" needed. The power train is especially so. No two will be the same and they will require some adjustment.

It is unfortunate that the HTOB requires attention. Mine did, twice, so I went to a system that if it does need attention is a lot easier to service.

2. A sorted out Cobra will still require tinkering. Always and forever. Cobras are a tinkerer's dream (or nightmare). If you want a car that you park in the garage, get in on Saturday morning, return to the garage Saturday afternoon and can ignore until next Saturday, you need to get a Corvette. With a Cobra, Saturday is for driving, Sunday is for tinkering.


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