Focibly disengaging stuck clutch

[mikey]

Apparently the adjustment problem with my twin clutch set up is likely to be that of a sticking clutch plate. Has anybody identified a method of freeing without having to take the gearbox off etc.

For example I have the car on axle stands is it worth trying in gear with hanbrake on letting the clutch out slowly to see if it will brake it clear.

Your thoughts would be appreciated as I am not relishing the task of separating the gearbox whilst in the car, particularly as it is a bit of a pig dog rat getting good alignment of two driven plates let alone one.

Cheers
Mike.

[GUMBALL]

Mikey,

Had the same problem during build....

Put car in gear, push clutch pedal to floor and spin the starter - Job done!

GUMBALL

[mikey]

Thanks for that I will give it a try

Cheers

Mike.

[Grease Monkey]

I had the same problem a couple of weeks ago, as the engine & box were mated 5 months before i had all of the clutch pipework in place to open the pressure plate. Result: it got stuck.

It took quite a bit of oomph to release.

In the end it took having the back end jacked (and on stands!!) then with the foot hard on the clutch and the gas pedal down to hold the revs at 3k or so and then wrenching the hand brake on several times.

[mylesdw]

Put the car on stands, run in 3rd or 4th gear. Press hard on all three pedals at once.

[rangrov]

Hi guys the problem is caused by dampness on the flywheel clutch plate and pressure plate they weld there selfs together with a light film of rust,ive come accross this with the old triumphs when they had been stood for a few months, solution and least force full is start car in neutral obviously and run car for quite a while maybe 1hr pumping clutch quite a bit, you got to get the whole engine and box hot, then switch off, you can then start car in 1st or reverse makeing sure nothing is in your way pump clutch and brake rapidly while moveing,it usualy releases in seconds,if no room arround you or your a bit nervous jack up car and place chassis on axle stands and do same.:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[robinj66]

I agree with Rangrov. Had this exact same problem last Friday. A good & knowledgable friend got the engine nice and hot and then started the car in first and reverse - before you know it, the car is working on all gears. Magic!:thumb:

[rangrov]

Thats the way to do it get the car nice and hot, hotter the better then you dont need to be rough with her, ( 000err matron sounds like fore play dunnit ) no seriously ive never known this way to fail and we had a triumph dolomite which had been sat in a damp garrage for 2 yrs what freed off perfectly. Its a first class forum this, were every one pulls together and tries to help each other with there cobras, keep up the good work guys, and i think a big hand for the guy who started this site and keeps her going. I THANK YOU. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[osgood]

If all else fails re suggestions start her up in say first, drive round the block or suitable area, keep the clutch on the floor, accelerate and-decelerate and bang the brake pedal a few times, should go with a bang eventually! Osgood:angel:

[rangrov]

ERR i think i said that earlyer, just remember you dont have to be too rough with the car thats if you get her really hot, after all we dont want to strain the plates sya:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :angel: