I always replace the release bearing when I have the engine or
transmission out. But many years ago, I did an engine overhaul on my
71BGT and did not pay attention or notice that the collar on the
pressure plate was nearly worn out. When it finally did wear out, it
caused accelerated wear on the release bearing and I ended up with
clutch failure a few years later. However, the clutch did not stick -
instead the piston popped out of the slave cylinder due to excessive
travel.
I have heard on this list about cases of a sticking clutch where you can
get it to release by abrupt release with wheels off the ground (?) so
perhaps someone can weigh in or maybe it can be found in the archives.
But if it can't be unstuck, removal will be in order.
David Councill
67 BGT
72 B
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of ATWEDITOR@aol.com
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 9:37 AM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: sticking clutch?
In a message dated 3/7/2005 11:22:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
fschroed@mindspring.com writes:
Have any of you ever encountered a "stuck" clutch plate?
Back in my ultra-poor days I drove my GT with the clutch becoming harder
and
harder to disengage. I had thought that a worn clutch would show
itself by
slipping, but in my experience it was the other way around. I drove it
until
the release bearing shattered.
Then, to make matters worse, I stupidly did not replace the pressure
plate
when I myself replaced the release bearing, release bearing arm and
clutch
disc. I was so pissed I couldn't believe it. I had to drive it,
without an
operating clutch, to have a pro do it right.
Jay Donoghue
72B-GT
66 Mustang
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