Clutch movement on my new 31 saloon

[bob46320]

yep - All sounds about right. Mine always crunches into reverse, sometimes slightly better if I engage first and then reverse. The only things I can suggest are idling speed of your engine set too high, check the oil in the gearbox that it is not too thick a grade. Read down towards the end of the following site where it states that SAE 30 engine oil used to be the correct grade, but I as many others prefer a straight SAE 90. Clutch pedal movement is very small, 1/2" is quite generous. How do you mean, fully disengage - does the clutch slip ? Read the article as it may answer some of your questions.

http://www.austin7club.org/How%20To%2014.htm

BobH