Alex-
Try this-
Raise the rear of the car. jackstands or blocks. No exceptions!
Put the trans in 4th, start the car. Wheels will be spinning, so be
careful
Press the clutch pedal to the floor.
Yank on the E- brake. This should free the clutch disk from the
flywheel/Press. plate.
If the E-Brake is out of service, ( E-Broke) try nailing the regular
pedal brakes.
With any luck, you'll now be ready to do a road test.
The way you described the problem, the clutch hydraulics are
probably OK, (firm pedal)
While stored, the clutch disk has become attached to the surfaces of
either the flywheel or Pressure plate.
Good Luck!
Bob Westerdale
59 3A TS 36967
-----Original Message-----
From: Alex Monacelli [mailto:amon5@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 11:33 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Clutch Problem
Hello -
I have been following the various discussions on the
list for quite some time, but have not yet ventured
forth with a question of my own...... until now!
I am the proud owner of a 1967 Triumph TR4a that has
been in the family since it rolled out of the factory.
The car, over the years, has seen good times as well
as bad.
The car has been used sparingly this summer due to
some familial responsibilities that kept me away from
it.
This past weekend I finally was able to see if I could
get the car running. Unfortunately, I was unable to
get it in gear (though i was able to turn it on!). I
was unable to start it in first, and when I tried in
neutral, I could not get it into first.
The clutch pedal is quite firm, and when the car is
not on, I can move the clutch through all of the
gears.
What are the potential problems that I may be facing?
Master Slave Cylinder? What else? How can I identify
what is wrong with the car?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Alex Monacelli
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