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Well unfortunately I have yet to crawl under there and explore some ideas we've discussed. One thing I was thinking about was the fact that I replaced the old dried up rubber boot where the throw out arm comes out and connects to the slave. I'm wondering If maybe it is somehow keeping the arm from traveling all the way it needs to and therefore keeping the disc somewhat disengaged from the flywheel. I may take it out and see if I can see a difference. Hopefully this weekend.

Well the slave does have an adjustment and that's been looked at. I originally adjusted it according to the Haynes manual..it seemed perfect as far as position on the pedal..then when this issue arose I went to each extreme: really high pedal and really low pedal...no difference. In response to the pressure plate, I didn't change it at all during the trans swap so it should be the right one. I am wondering about the arm sticking though. That would make sense and would most likely cause my burning odor.

It smells like brakes that are seized. I've driven it probably 20 miles or so, stop and go, with no less odor. I also noticed that its worse when i going up a steep grade in third or fourth gear. But I don't feel any slippage really. The worst was when I was on the highway...and when I first discovered the problem. Went about 2 miles at 65 mph and wow it reeked.

I own a 1971 240z and this past winter I swapped out the trans that was in it (datsun b 210) with the original z trans. The PO told me the original had been overhauled and he never got around to putting it back in. To make a really long and agonizing story short, the z trans was no good and I ended up putting the b 210 back in. But while I had the trans out I decided to replace the clutch disc and the throw out bearing. Easy job. But now when I drive the car, I get a wicked burning smell like I'm smoking the clutch. My guess: old flywheel and new disc aren't happy together. My question: should i just ride out the rough honeymoon and eventually they will have a happy marriage, or do I need to do something more drastic??