clutch problem

[Mike Barrett]

Problem 2 with my Model A, When purchased clutch pedal went about 3/4 way down before engaging but seemed to work well. While getting car ready to be safety checked I thought why not adjust the pedal. Removed pin and turned clevis out about 7 or 8 turns, reinstalled pin. Clutch pedal seemed better but clutch will not disengage . Have tried with clevis in several different positions, same result, clutch will not disengage. My thinking is that clutch was worn and when we disconnected it something fell out of place inside ? Again any help will be appreciated.

[johnbuckley]

Can it still work if you go back to the original position?

[Bob C]

how much free play to you have??

[Mike Barrett]

No, tried every position

[Mike Barrett]

doesn't matter where I set it, pedal goes to floor

[Ak Sourdough]

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Look for a cracked/broken linkage arm on the throwout bearing shaft that comes out of the bell housing.

[Ak Sourdough]

The broken ones I've seen cracked across the sleeve that goes over the shaft.

[1955cj5]

Here are a couple pictures...

A broken/repaired arm and it's replacement.

The second picture is it's location.

[johnbuckley]

If the soluttion is not on any of the above posts next thing is remove the inspection plate and have a look-see whilst pushing the clutch pedal

[Mike Barrett]

tried again today, found a position that allowed clutch to operate (not happy with the pedal though, goes down way too far) clutch worked while car was on stands. Put car down on floor, car won' t move. As to post #9 I have taken the inspection plate off. Everything seems to be working. Is there an adjustment in this spot ?

[Bob C]

You've never answered the question of how much free play you have.

[J Franklin]

If the car won't move with the pedal released you have a clutch that will not engage. Check the free play, or answer Bob's question and we can think some more.

[Mike Barrett]

Originally Posted by Bob C

You've never answered the question of how much free play you have.

If freeplay is what I think it is (loose pedal from top until you feel pressure) I have 4".

[J Franklin]

Trim that to 1" But it does sound like you have a bad clutch.

[Mike Barrett]

Originally Posted by J Franklin

Trim that to 1" But it does sound like you have a bad clutch.

I am starting to think so

[Mulletwagon]

If no luck with one inch of free play the problem is more challenging. Your description sounds more like a clutch disk worn too thin; a condition that normally occurs gradually. Another condition which causes no engagement is much less than zero free play which precludes the pressure plate/flywheel from contacting the disk. Interesting caper - tell us how it ends.

[Mike Barrett]

Originally Posted by Mulletwagon

If no luck with one inch of free play the problem is more challenging. Your description sounds more like a clutch disk worn too thin; a condition that normally occurs gradually. Another condition which causes no engagement is much less than zero free play which precludes the pressure plate/flywheel from contacting the disk. Interesting caper - tell us how it ends.

I think it will end with the Mrs. yelling at me for buying it.

[J Franklin]

Originally Posted by Mike Barrett

I think it will end with the Mrs. yelling at me for buying it.

Anything you or she buys will at sometime need repair!

[Ak Sourdough]

Originally the clutch wouldn't disengage, then there was a position where it works, then it won't move the car. So what exactly is happening, without knowing that nobody can help you.
Maybe you'd better hunt up a local Model A Club and have someone familiar with them take a look. Lots of guys about anywhere that are familiar with Model A's.

[Mike Barrett]

went online to order a new clutch. They have "pressure plate-10" diameter". It is not a great picture, is this all I need? Thanks for all your help. I have contacted the local model A club (3 times but they have not responded as yet.