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Stuart you are out ahead of me on this (your message is reproduced
below). About the clutch disc being rusted fast to the input shaft, I
mean.
Isn't the clutch disc center a female splined receiver for the male
splines on the input shaft - thereby locking them together. I am
working from memory on this so any further explanation you can offer of
your theory will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Bruce Burrows
'59 MGA basket case
'60 Daimler SP 250
'61 Daimler SP 250
'73 MGB driver
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Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 14:53:56 -0700
From: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>
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To: frank krajewski <frankk@intap.net>
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Subject: Re: Clutch Stuck?
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Reply-To: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>
It is more likely that the disc is rusted to the input shaft, in which
case you are SOL.
Be careful if you try the "drop" technique, you could cause some damage.
Use fourth gear and don't go above 5 mph on the speedo to avoid over
stressing the gearbox.
Your best bet is to bite the bullet and replace the clutch, its
hydraulics, and all the brake components if this car has been sitting
for awhile.
Have fun!
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Stuart MacMillan
Seattle
'84 Vanagon Westfalia
'65 MGB (Driven since 1969)
'74 MGB GT (Restoring)
Assisting on Restoration:
'72 MGB GT (Daughter's)
'64 MGB (Son's)
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