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clutch wont engage

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by bodymanmp, May 9, 2011.

  1. bodymanmp
    Joined: Dec 2, 2004
    Posts: 1,665

    bodymanmp
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    thinking about buying a car that sat for a few years and not run
    clutch pedal is half way down
    when you push on pedal the clutch linkage is binding
    i think the preasure plate is bad
    could the springs go bad just from sitting???
    looks like someone has put a clutch in it if i got it running would that help???
     
  2. 70dodgeman
    Joined: Jan 30, 2009
    Posts: 205

    70dodgeman
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    from Alpha NJ

    Sounds like the pressure plate is stuck to the friction disc and flywheel.
     
  3. 70dodgeman
    Joined: Jan 30, 2009
    Posts: 205

    70dodgeman
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    from Alpha NJ

    If you get it running you might be able to free it up. Sometimes when they're stuck you got to get them started in second and just rev the engine while pushing on the brake and clutch.
     
  4. propwash
    Joined: Jul 25, 2005
    Posts: 3,857

    propwash
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    from Las Vegas

    99.9% chance that 70dodgeman is dead on correct. His suggestion is valid. Don't try disassembling anything without giving that suggestion of his a shot. I've purchased several old cars through the years that had an identical condition. Sits there for a long time, disc just sort of adheres to the pressure plate, you can usually bounce them loose starting in 2nd or 3rd and just pumping the clutch and brake pedals at same time
     
  5. if it has an inspection cover that will allow you to slide a putty knife between the clutch/flywheel/pressure plate while someone holds the clutch down you can get it to release.
     
  6. I think 70Dodgeman is probably right, but it might be helpful to know what kind of vehicle it is and whether you've got a mechanical clutch linkage or a hydraulic system.
     
  7. lippy
    Joined: Sep 27, 2006
    Posts: 6,854

    lippy
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    from Ks

    Better make sure the disc isn't in backwards.Are you sure it's not a problem of it not disengaging? Lippy
     

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