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joedaless · 08-02-2010, 01:35 PM

Hi FORD BARNERS,
I have a 41 Ford Coupe.Something has happened to my clutch. It has been sitting in my Garage all summer.When I went to move it last week the clutch would not work.After I started the car it would not go into gear.All it would do is grind. When I shut the car off the gear shifter moved freely. If that is not bad enough the same exact thing happened to my 66 Chevy Belair. It too has a three speed on the column. What could be going on . Any and all help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Joe D

rotorwrench · 08-02-2010, 01:43 PM

I'd check to make sure your clutch actuator shaft hasn't got a sheared pin with the throw out fork or actuator arm. Might be a throw out bearing failure or a pressure plate failure. Sometimes the plate will stick to the flywheel too.

Kerby

joedaless · 08-02-2010, 02:03 PM

Thanks Kerby ..

Ronnie · 08-02-2010, 02:20 PM

Put the trans in gear Start engine with clutch disengaged this will tell you if disc is frozen up and will probably unfreeze it if that is the problem

flathead4rd · 08-02-2010, 03:14 PM

The clutch disc is stuck to the flywheel due to condensation. Not uncommon when cars sit for an extended period of time. Do not start your car with it in gear unless you have nothing in front or back of you.

Dave72dt · 08-02-2010, 03:18 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie

Put the trans in gear Start engine with clutch disengaged this will tell you if disc is frozen up and will probably unfreeze it if that is the problem

I hope the garage door is open and no one in front of or behind the car. If the car starts and clutch doesn't release.......

joedaless · 08-02-2010, 08:06 PM

Thanks to all the FORD BARNERS who again have helped me out . A big thank you ...JOE D

Lawson Cox · 08-02-2010, 09:39 PM

Probably a stuck clutch. Crank it up in gear, after you have a clear distance to run back or forward, when you get rolling, pop the clutch a few times and it should come un-stuck. Let us know what you find out.

Mick/mo · 08-02-2010, 10:00 PM

Put the car in high gear,and hold the clutch down while some one rocks the car.

08-02-2010, 01:35 PM	#1
joedaless Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clinton Connecticut Posts: 41	Need help with clutch problem Hi FORD BARNERS, I have a 41 Ford Coupe.Something has happened to my clutch. It has been sitting in my Garage all summer.When I went to move it last week the clutch would not work.After I started the car it would not go into gear.All it would do is grind. When I shut the car off the gear shifter moved freely. If that is not bad enough the same exact thing happened to my 66 Chevy Belair. It too has a three speed on the column. What could be going on . Any and all help would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Joe D

08-02-2010, 01:43 PM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Need help with clutch problem I'd check to make sure your clutch actuator shaft hasn't got a sheared pin with the throw out fork or actuator arm. Might be a throw out bearing failure or a pressure plate failure. Sometimes the plate will stick to the flywheel too. Kerby

08-02-2010, 02:03 PM	#3
joedaless Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clinton Connecticut Posts: 41	Re: Need help with clutch problem Thanks Kerby ..

08-02-2010, 02:20 PM	#4
Ronnie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Where it snows Posts: 2,058	Re: Need help with clutch problem Put the trans in gear Start engine with clutch disengaged this will tell you if disc is frozen up and will probably unfreeze it if that is the problem

08-02-2010, 03:14 PM	#5
flathead4rd Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 505	Re: Need help with clutch problem The clutch disc is stuck to the flywheel due to condensation. Not uncommon when cars sit for an extended period of time. Do not start your car with it in gear unless you have nothing in front or back of you.

08-02-2010, 08:06 PM	#7
joedaless Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clinton Connecticut Posts: 41	Re: Need help with clutch problem Thanks to all the FORD BARNERS who again have helped me out . A big thank you ...JOE D

08-02-2010, 09:39 PM	#8
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Need help with clutch problem Probably a stuck clutch. Crank it up in gear, after you have a clear distance to run back or forward, when you get rolling, pop the clutch a few times and it should come un-stuck. Let us know what you find out.

08-02-2010, 10:00 PM	#9
Mick/mo Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Port Mo. Posts: 65	Re: Need help with clutch problem Put the car in high gear,and hold the clutch down while some one rocks the car.