Got the engine out today, The clutch release bearing had come off the operating shaft, one arm on the shaft was bent and one broken. The springs on each of the 3 clutch release levers that are part of the clutch pressure plate had all come off and were wrecked.
Not sure now if it was a failure of the pressure plate that led to the release bearing and operating shaft damage or the other way round.
Will be ordering new parts and switching to the later style clutch release mechanism and pressure plate; at the same time we will also be checking the fly wheel to make sure there is no distortion that could have caused the failure.
At least no major damage to engine or gear box.
Not sure now if it was a failure of the pressure plate that led to the release bearing and operating shaft damage or the other way round.
Will be ordering new parts and switching to the later style clutch release mechanism and pressure plate; at the same time we will also be checking the fly wheel to make sure there is no distortion that could have caused the failure.
At least no major damage to engine or gear box.
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