Power Assisted Clutch?

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

Would it possible/viable to use a remote booster to power-assist the clutch operation?

[RET]

I'm sure it's possible but it begs the question "why?"  Is this question wrt your wagon or sedan?  Are you after easier operation or shorter travel?

A properly adjusted stock clutch is pretty smooth and not particularly heavy IMHO.

cheers
RET

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

The wagon has a pretty heavy clutch and my wife has a bit of trouble with it. The previous owner did mention that it had a Heavy Duty clutch fitted. Maybe I need to change the pressure plate?

[ACE]

Hey Stinky,
Some Nissan Patrols had a power assisted clutch.
Maybe it could be adapted to your wagon
Regards ACE  

[RET]

I would definitely be looking at that first.  Did I read elsewhere you have a club run this weekend?  Why don't you (and your good lady wife FTM) try the feel of the clutch in Martin's FC (or any stocker, really, but the low mileage one has got to give the best indication possible of what they should feel like).

Don't mind me volunteering the use of someone else's car  You are of course welcome at my place to try my car out, but I appreciate the logistics are not in your favour....

cheers
RET

[cer444]

Late model Toyota Landcruisers had power assisted clutch's also.

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

Thanks for the replies guys.
It's just a "what if" for now, I'll see how we go once a stock clutch is put in.
Wierd setup though, power assisted drums but a HD clutch?

[oldgmh]

Hey stinkey,  are you sure its not a hydraulic problem?  Grey motor pressure plates, standard or heavy duty, aren't known to be heavy on the foot.  It could even be the clutch fork not installed properly. ie. not engaging evenly on the thrust bearing when pushing the pressure plate.
Make sure you have a good look before dropping the gearbox to replace the pressure plate. There should be no need to replace the clutch plate unless it is showing excessive signs of wear.
good luck.

earlee

[RET]

The workshop manual also describes how to adjust the clutch fork operation, which is also worth checking.  It's one of those "tighten right up, then loosen 1.5 turns" sorts of rules - although exactly how much etc I can't recall OTTOMH.

cheers
RET

[GOA350]

Have you tried moving the seat closer to the steering wheel.