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MG TD TF 1500 - md td clutch stop

Does anyone know if a 1953 mg td had any way to limit
the clutch pedal travel when the clutch is depressed.
How do I prevent the clutch pedal travel to prevent
excessive pressure on the system.

I have a solid rod system - not a cable

Thanks F.J.
G.D. Smith

G.D. or F.J.: You should be able to achieve the correct adjustment with the treaded end of the clutch rod. The workshop manual explains the procedure if you have access to one. In brief, you must adjust the rod so there is 3/4" freeplay on the clutch pedal.
George Raham
TD 4224
G. L. Raham

To limit the travel on the clutch pedal to prevent too much weight put on the the clutch plate there should be a pedal stop approximately 3/8 dia fastened by a set screw secured through a slot in the pedal box adjacent the clutch pedal. This stop is adjustable and can be moved along the slot to achieve the correct setting.
C A Pick

See http://www.ttalk.info/Tech/Clutch_stop.html for an image of the pedal stop.
Bud Krueger

G. D. or F. J.
I am courious,,, If the clutch is adjusted properly, what makes you think that you are exerting excessive pressure on it ??

SPW
Steve Wincze

Steve brings up a good point. I think excessive pressure on the clutch actuating rods is more likely than excessive plate pressure. Installing the O'Connor mods is a good way to prevent bending of the threaded portion of the rod, and improving the mechanical advantage of the system. Because my other parts were not worn, I didn't install the adjusting link, but I did radius the fulcrum lever, and relocate the hole for greater mechanical advantage. Also, the 3/4 to 7/8 inch free play adjustment sounds like a lot, but it is essential.

http://www.oconnorclassics.com/techtalk_clutch.php

A picture of the clutch fulcrum lever improvements is attached.

warmly,
dave


Dave Braun

Look on O'Conner Classics web site and view the set up they have to make your clutch easier and less troublesome. It works and may be an answer to your question

Ellis
Ellis Carlton

Thank you everyone.The problem I have is every so often the clutch will make a strange noise - like the thrust bearing is riding on the spline. I think this can happen when the clutch pedel is pressed beyond the spec and the thrust bearing(hope I am describing the right part)(Graphite bearing)goes too far and rests on the spline. Noise goes a way only when I release the clutch pedal. C.A.Pick was right about the 3/8" adjustable peg in the clutch/brake housing.
Guess what I forgot to install during the restoration!! I installed all new bearings and clutch in the restoration because of this same problem except the noise was always there.

The new clutch seemed to solve the noise problem for the first 50 miles but has returned on a limited basis. I noticed that I did not get the noise if I was careful about how far the clutch was depressed.

I have installed the stop peg and adjusted it to limit the pedal travel and it seems to have worked but might be to soon to know for sure.

I did the o'conner thing during the restoration.

Again, thank you everyone - the response was great.
G.D. Smith

Baffled as to how F J is using my profile.
Seem to recall a post about 9 months ago where two profiles got crossed.
No cluth trouble on my MKII TD
Pleased to see F J got good advice

Webmaster - could you shed any light on profile mixing?

Regards
Graham (Honorary Dave) Smith
TD/C 7822
G.D. Smith

This thread was discussed between 11/08/2008 and 14/08/2008

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