Don Batsford wrote:
>
> I've not had a chance to read the list much lately, so please excuse me
> it this is a thread that has recently been discussed.
> My 1971 TR6 has been sitting in the garage for about 10 months. Last
> weekend I started the car in order to move it into the driveway - but the
> car wouldn't go into gear with the engine running. Shut the car off and
> the transmission will shift into gear. I haven't had a chance to crawl
> under, but from the sound and feel, it appears that the master and slave
> are both functioning. I seem to recall a while back someone reporting
> this same problem. Please don't tell me that I have to pull the
> transmission to replace some bits, please! Any suggestions on a
> cause/cure? Seriously, all comments are very welcome.
> Could this be a case of car jealousy - my wife just started parking her
> new Saab in the adjoining garage stall.
>
> Thanks - Don Batsford
> dbatsford@Videoserver.com or batsford@net1plus.com
Don,
I had this problem with a TR3A that had been setting for some time, and
discovered that the clutch disk had stuck (yes stuck!) to the flywheel
and pressure plate. You can roll the car into the street, and start it
in first gear. Once you get it started, gently jerk the car by tapping
the throttle and then backing off. This has to be done with the clutch
pedal in the disengaged position.(down) You might be lucky and do this
in the garage by just rocking the car with the clutch disengaged.
Good Luck
Ron Harrison
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