Last summer after much delay and aggravation I finally got a working 
Spitfire tranny and OD from Quantum Mechanics.  It's a long story 
which I won't go into now, but it's pertinent because it sets up this 
current problem.  When I first installed this tranny the clutch 
didn't disengage until the pedal was all the way down to the floor.  
I've lived with it but it seemed odd.

Lately the pedal has seemed to have less travel and seems to get 
harder to depress over the last third of what travel it does have.  
And now it has started making a whirring sound when I do depress it 
far enough to disengage.  I haven't driven it much this spring 
anyway, but now I've parked it (again.)

This sure seems like the clutch arm pivot pin has fallen out, or 
broken, or worn through, or whatever they do when they fail.  I guess 
I'll be pulling out at least the tranny cover soon.  With luck I 
won't have to pull the tranny itself.

Before I start all this I wouldn't mind a bit of confirmation, yay or 
nay, on this diagnosis.  What say you Triumphisti?  Have you ever 
experienced this failure before?  Can one replace, or simply place 
with no re- to it, the pin without pulling the bell housing from the 
block?  (Dunit too many times to enjoy it.)

Tanks.  Happy Memorial Day.  Thanks to all those who toil or have 
toiled to keep us free.  Double thanks to those who gave their lives 
in the struggle.  Be safe everyone.  The highway is a dangerous 
place.

Jim Muller
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