David,
I've never seen this problem on my J2, but I suspect the clutch driven plate
(the aluminum piece that carries the clutch facing) may be jammed on the
support studs. After you get things apart, make sure the studs that this
rides on are straight. Also, be sure that they are lightly lubricated and
that the clutch driven plate is free to move on the studs. It doesn't take
much to see that this piece could easily jam in place.
Regards,
Lew Palmer
-----Original Message-----
From: David Stansbie [mailto:David.Stansbie@bristol.ac.uk]
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 2:33 AM
To: MMM
Subject: J2 clutch
My J2 went on its inaugural journey to the MOT station on
Saturday, some 12 miles or so. It passed the MOT with
flying colours, I was amazed but may get used to cable
brakes in due course. I reached the gate of the MOT
station when the clutch died. It is jammed such that it
won't release. I took the clutch stop bolt off and tried
abusing it by pushing the pedal as far as I could and
stamping on it a few times. No joy. Looking through the
inspection cover I can see the cover plate pressed forwards
onto the driven plate and the clutch fingers are not
pressed against it. I expect that I will have to strip it
down but I wonder if this is a common fault and there might
be a simple remedy. Any advice would be gratefully
received.
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David Stansbie
David.Stansbie@bristol.ac.uk
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