Re: 49 Custom 8 not going into gear when running

Posted by HH56 On 2014/7/12 13:08:51

One way is to disconnect the high tension so car won't accidentally start then use the starter motor. Not the best for the starter but if done carefully it usually can be done. That is assuming the pedal is adjusted properly, nothing is broken and the linkage is moving full range so pressure plate is fully retracted.

Have a safe area where the car can move then put the car in first or reverse gear so it will be trying to move into that area. Depress the clutch and then hit the starter. If the plate is stuck, the car will try to move. It may take more than one try but generally unless the plate is absolutely glued to something, by having pedal down and clutch released a bump or two of the starter and the clutch will break free because of all the load as the car tries to move. If the car does not try to move at the first attempt then plate is free and something else is causing the problem.

If it is stuck and that starter method doesn't free it then it may come down to having to disassemble.