Clutch pushrod question

[Patmac6075]

My question is; when pushing on the clutch pushrod (from the slave cylinder side), how much force should it take to overcome the clutch spring?

The reason I ask is I've just replaced the seal for the pushrod and I've put the pushrod back in (ball bearing looking end in first, just as it had come out), I've tried to push the clutch open with my thumb....no movement, then I used a 1/2" extension and pushed as hard as I could....nothing! I believe I put it in straight as there is almost no wiggle room to get it in cock-eyed....Is there that much clamping force? Im just worried that if I put it all back together....geez, I'd hate to have to go back in there!

[MiCarl]

You're not going to be able to push it by hand.

 

The small diameter of the master cylinder combined with the mechanical advantage from the lever give you a LOT more push than you can do with your arm.

[Condor]

I assume you had the push rods out. One thing that can cause a problem is when putting them back in there is a very small flat surface on one end of the rod tips that go against the bearing. If one or both rounded tips are used it will cause the rods and bearing to slip and bind against the wall.

[paysaw]

I assume you had the push rods out. One thing that can cause a problem is when putting them back in there is a very small flat surface on one end of the rod tips that go against the bearing. If one or both rounded tips are used it will cause the rods and bearing to slip and bind against the wall.

I am having the same problem. Can I check it on the clutch plate side?

[Condor]

Yes. The rods are removable from the clutch side and are accessible once the pressure plate is removed. The best way to get them out is with one of those magnetic nut retrievers with a small round magnet for a tip. The block is non-magnetic and the rods are. They'll pull right out.