Re: help with 41 clipper transmission

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2009/11/29 19:27:46

If the car is driveable drive it around with the pedal pushed down, maybe it will come free. A shot of brake kleen spray into the clutch helps free it up.

Otherwise as Phil says you can slip a knife blade in between the clutch plate and pressure plate and work it loose.

Jack up the car and prop the clutch pedal down with a stick between the dash board and clutch pedal. It's worth making a nice stick, you will need it later.

With the clutch pushed down pry the plate free with a knife or putty knife. Keep turning the engine until you get it all the way around.

It is surprising how little it takes to stick the clutch together. As soon as you start driving it should be good as new.

Here is why you save the stick. Next time you park the car put the stick back in there to hold the clutch down. That way it will not stick again even if you leave it sitting for 3 years.