What Nick isn't telling you is that the clutch wasn't working before the last time the engine and box came out.there was the free play, then it was solid. unfortunately I got it disassembled so couldn't check to see what the issue could have been. I checked the clutch and rebuilt it on the flywheel, checking all the clearances etc were ok. When reassembled, with the gearbox fitted I tested the clutch by hand and it worked perfectly.

Now Nick tells me that the clutch feels the same, lightly sprung free play, then solid. I have advised him to move the bearing to within a 1/4" of the fingers with the pedal in the fully returned position and tighten the clamp bolt. Not sure if this has been done yet. The gear lever was not present when I did this work, so I'm unable to say if there is also a gearbox problem, but I suspect not. Reveres gear can be difficult to engage without the engine running as I'm sure you all know.

Location: Teignmouth