Panoz Esperante GTS, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Panoz Esperante GTS
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32. Re-install the transmission tunnel.
33. Re-install the two 1/2” bolts to the remote shifter
linkage.
34.
Follow external clutch slave installation steps.
35. Set clutch pedal stop as follows
a. With car Raised off the ground
b. Put the car in gear (DO NOT START THE CAR)
c. Have someone try to turn the driveshaft, while
you stoke the clutch pedal.
d. As soon as the drive shaft is allowed to spin,
adjust the pedal stop to that point.
e. You can add up to 1/8” more if it is difficult to
drive when cold or if you are having engagement
or disengagement issues (the system will feel
better as it is heated up from driving).
External Clutch Slave Installation:
1. Install inside bracket on top of existing oil pan
nuts with nyloc nuts.
2.
Remove rear motor mount bolt at the back of the
mount.
3. Re-install motor mount bolt with modified outer
bracket in place.
4. If you are converting from an internal slave;
Modify stationary rod by shortening it by approxi-
mately 1” (adjust so clutch fork doesn’t hit
firewall). See illustration on page 41
5. Using Teflon tape or liquid install 90° fitting to
slave cylinder.
6. Install bleeder valve.
7. If you are converting from an internal slave;
Replace hydraulic line with one from kit.
8. Install slave cylinder to bracket making sure
bleeder valve is pointing up.
9. Install clutch rod ball behind clutch fork. Install nut
and jamb nut to slider rod.
10. If not already done, remove dzus fasteners and
move dash out of the way.
11. Loosen 1/2” bolt holding master cylinders.
12. Remove two 1/2” nylocs holding clutch master
cylinder.
13. Unscrew push rod from clutch pedal.
14.
Remove hydraulic line.
15. Remove master cylinder.
16. Install push rod to clutch pedal.
17. Install 1” master cylinder.
18. Install hydraulic line.
19. Re-adjust clutch stop so that pedal travels no
more than 3.5”.
20. Bleed clutch master cylinder.
21. Set pedal height and tighten jamb nut on push rod.
22. Set clutch pedal stop as follows
f. With car Raised off the ground
g. Put the car in gear (DO NOT START THE CAR)
h. Have someone try to turn the driveshaft, while
you stoke the clutch pedal.
i. As soon as the drive shaft is allowed to spin,
adjust the pedal stop to that point.
j. You can add up to 1/8” more if it is difficult to
drive when cold or if you are having engagement
or disengagement issues (the system will feel
better as it is heated up from driving).
Clutch Bleed
Very Similar to Brake Bleed Process
A. Using a 1/4” wrench, open bleeder valve while
your helper pushes clutch pedal.
B. After fluid is flowing, close valve and have your
helper continue pushing clutch full stroke.
C. Continue until all burnt fluid is removed from sys
tem.
D. After master cylinder is topped off; using a tape
measure, check the amount of travel in clutch fork
(1 1/8” - 1 1/4” is ideal).
E. Clutch fork should have 1/8” - 1/4” of free play in
it (Jam nuts on clutch slave should not pre-load
the clutch).
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