stuck clutch
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Initially you can run the engine until it's hot, and then leave the car overnight with the clutch pedal wedged down to the floor and see if it frees of as it cools. Then try flicking the starter with it in gear with your foot off the clutch and the hand and foot brake on. If that doesn't do it, run the engine until it's hot, switch off, and then start it in gear with your foot on the clutch and drive it like that, going on and off the throttle until it frees.
webmaster
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We had this on our 2.2tc after several months layed up. No amount of dragging it up and down the road freed it off, and we snapped off the front towing eye in the process.
We eventually managed to roll it to a local garage who got a screwdriver/chissel in between the plate and cover and popped it off.
It's a very long time ago now, but that's how I remember it.
We eventually managed to roll it to a local garage who got a screwdriver/chissel in between the plate and cover and popped it off.
It's a very long time ago now, but that's how I remember it.
I had it once on a V8, many years ago when traffic was lighter.
I drove it on the road, not the easiest thing to do with no clutch, with the clutch pedal pushed in for about 30 miles before it finally let go with a huge bang.
It was fine after that for many years
Richard
I drove it on the road, not the easiest thing to do with no clutch, with the clutch pedal pushed in for about 30 miles before it finally let go with a huge bang.
It was fine after that for many years
Richard
GrimV8
Active Member
I normally warm the engine to normal temp then turn off and restart in 1st with the clutch depressed, handbrake off and if the initial kangaroo doesn't sort it, get up some speed and snap on and off the throttle. If you're familiar with clutchless changes then work your way through to 4th if you prefer :wink:
Rubythursday
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I have been successful in freeing off clutches using the following method:
Chock both front wheels.
Raise one rear wheel clear of the ground,
Start the car in 4th gear
blip the throttle on and off with the clutch held down.
Usually after a few blips the clutch lets go.
Done it with a Marina, P6, Triumph Spitfire, Ford Transit and a Bristol Coach!
Chock both front wheels.
Raise one rear wheel clear of the ground,
Start the car in 4th gear
blip the throttle on and off with the clutch held down.
Usually after a few blips the clutch lets go.
Done it with a Marina, P6, Triumph Spitfire, Ford Transit and a Bristol Coach!