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1. Re: Stuck Clutch (score: 1): Author: "charlie schellinck" <charlie@mars.ark.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998 11:05:33 -0800; try jacking the car up and getting it going. when the wheels are going get a helper to let the car down very suddenly and that should pop the clutch free. (do this in an large open space); /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00192.html (6,275 bytes)
2. stuck clutch (score: 1): Author: karim.marouf@cancom.com; Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 11:56:23 -0800; I hadn't driven my B for a few months, and when I tried driving it this weekend I could not get the clutch to disengage=2E I tried bumping the starter with the car in gear to get it unstuck, but that; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00165.html (6,790 bytes)
3. Stuck Clutch (score: 1): Author: patti morris <mgj2@globaldialog.com>; Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 09:47:01 -0500; Hi Listers, I'm looking for some ideas on how to free the clutch on a MG Midget I'm working on. The car was wrecked before I bought it and was being driven at the time of the accident so I ASSUME the; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01130.html (6,794 bytes)
4. Re: Stuck Clutch (score: 1): Author: Chip Old <fold@bcpl.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 11:11:02 -0400 (EDT); The classic method is to put the gearbox in first gear, hold the clutch pedal to the floor, start the engine, and alternately gun the engine and back off until the clutch pops loose. You'll need to h; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01131.html (7,335 bytes)
5. Stuck clutch (score: 1): Author: RAY WYGONIK <RWYGONIK@grove.iup.edu>; Date: Fri, 08 May 1998 07:52:20 -0400 (EDT); I took my 74 B on its maiden voyage minus a working clutch. After sitting for 7+ years I guess it is rusted together. Several months ago I saw some postings on how to free it up. so far I; 1) Jacked; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00434.html (7,164 bytes)
6. Stuck Clutch (score: 1): Author: Michael Razor <mrazor@kih.net>; Date: Fri, 08 May 1998 08:01:45 -0400; Mine use to stick over the winter and I would push it on top of the hill and then place it in 2nd gear, roll down the hill and pop the clutch until it broke free. This worked the first two seasons bu; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00436.html (6,796 bytes)
7. Re: Stuck clutch (score: 1): Author: Teacher122 <Teacher122@aol.com>; Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 16:22:11 EDT; << I seem to have good travel on the clutch rod (at the slave cylinder) and there is good pressure on the clutch peddle. I am going to bleed the system again, in case there is any bubbles of air stil; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00468.html (7,078 bytes)
8. Re: Stuck clutch (score: 1): Author: "bmahoney" <bmahoney@okcity.tds.net>; Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 18:55:47 -0500; I got mine unstuck once by putting the car in reverse, and without depressing the clutch, turned the ignition swith to start the car. The car jumped back pretty hard, but the clutch was released. I w; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00482.html (7,973 bytes)
9. stuck clutch (score: 1): Author: Don Walton <dhw@atomic.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 21:31:59 -0400; I am writing this for a friend who has found himself trying to get a rubber bumper midget roadworthy. Anyway, the clutch is stuck. The master and slave cylinders have been rebuilt and bled properly a; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01151.html (6,717 bytes)
10. Re: stuck clutch (score: 1): Author: Arthur Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>; Date: Sat, 19 Jul 1997 10:38:30 -0400 (EDT); Try jacking up the car in the rear, starting it and quickly let it down this has worked for me in the past. ...Art; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01178.html (7,201 bytes)
11. stuck clutch (score: 1): Author: Don McLellan <dmclella@netrover.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Mar 1997 23:23:17 -0500; Hey folks. I've been reading for about a month now and really enjoy the list. I found a 70 MGB lurking in an ol barn (for about 15 years) and have rescued it. It has 36,000 miles and is in reasonable; /html/mgs/1997-03/msg01076.html (7,068 bytes)
12. Re: stuck clutch (score: 1): Author: Robert Allen <boballen@sky.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Mar 1997 23:42:09 +0000; a.) Let a teenager drive it. or b.) Or just drive it around a quiet neighborhood with the clutch pedal depressed. A couple of hard starts and stops should do the trick. If not, just leave the keys in; /html/mgs/1997-03/msg01078.html (7,537 bytes)
13. Re: stuck clutch (score: 1): Author: RJohn50603@aol.com; Date: Fri, 21 Mar 1997 05:11:09 -0500 (EST); One scenario is to VERY SECURELY block up the rear wheels so that you can start up the car in gear and get the drive train running. Then, with the clutch pedal depressed, begin to use the brakes (wh; /html/mgs/1997-03/msg01082.html (7,933 bytes)
14. Re: stuck clutch (score: 1): Author: Craig Wiper <craigw@sonic.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Mar 1997 17:55:44 -0800; list. rescued it. It has slave and kitted (driven plate Hi Don. I would get out the trusty engine hoist and pull it out. Separate the transmission from the engine, and replace the clutch with a new o; /html/mgs/1997-03/msg01122.html (7,597 bytes)
15. Stuck Clutch (score: 1): Author: JstBob@aol.com; Date: Fri, 21 Mar 1997 23:07:02 -0500 (EST); I found a 70 MGB lurking in an ol barn (for about 15 years) and have rescued it. It has 36,000 miles and is in reasonable condition. I've replaced the clutch slave and kitted the master but the clutc; /html/mgs/1997-03/msg01134.html (7,217 bytes)
16. Re: stuck clutch (score: 1): Author: EMILY COWEN <ecowen@cln.etc.bc.ca>; Date: Sat, 22 Mar 1997 04:08:49 -0800 (PST); Hi Don McLellan!! At this point, DON'T GUESS. Get under the car, and MEASURE the stroke of the actuating rod from the slave cylinder while someone presses down on the clutch pedal. You may just have; /html/mgs/1997-03/msg01136.html (8,005 bytes)
17. Re: stuck clutch (score: 1): Author: Mark Moburg <markmoburg@mindspring.com>; Date: Sat, 29 Mar 1997 01:38:31 -0500 (EST); Don: Hope you haven't pulled the engine yet. I'm assuming the engine runs, and the brakes are good? I'm also assuming you are near a pretty deserted stretch of straight road. Get the car pointed in a; /html/mgs/1997-03/msg01474.html (8,906 bytes)
18. Stuck Clutch (score: 1): Author: "Milo Kral" <kral@anvil.nrl.navy.mil>; Date: Tue, 30 Apr 96 06:57:36 EDT; Early this spring I had a problem where the clutch would not disengage. This was caused by the disc rusting to the flywheel. Simultaneously (over the winter), the flexible hose to the slave cylinder; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00937.html (6,606 bytes)

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