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<DIV><FONT size=2>When it 'freezes' the pressure plate inside the cover plate
(not the cover plate itself which is bolted to the flywheel) still moves, but
the friction plate remains stuck to either the flywheel or the pressure
plate.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>You said it was getting harder and harder to change, if
it were frozen you wouldn't be able to select any gear at a standstill, and it
would grind horribly in any unsynchronised gear. I've never heard of a
clutch gradually freezing while still be able to use it.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>How much slave piston travel are you getting? The MGB
for example needs about 1/2". That reduces as you get wear in the pedal to
master linkage, and causes the biting point to move towards the floor. As
you say air in the hydraulics causes the same thing. But if the pedal
pushes the slave push-rod out a reasonable amount, and it goes back in when you
release the pedal, that shows there is still pressure from the clutch springs
acting through the release bearing and release arm as normal, which implies the
clutch itself may be OK.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Does it grind when trying to select an unsynchronised
gear? If so then it is a clutch problem, but if not then it is a gear
selection problem.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>PaulH.</FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=mgs@autox.team.net href="mailto:mgs@autox.team.net">Mike Duvall via
Mgs</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=jwheeler1947@yahoo.com
href="mailto:jwheeler1947@yahoo.com">Jack Wheeler</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A title=mgs@autox.team.net
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, August 24, 2015 3:09
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Mgs] clutch question</DIV>
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<DIV>I last drove it 4 weeks ago, could it freeze up that fast?
If it were frozen, would that account for the not being able to move the
clutch cover? I would think so. </DIV>
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<DIV>I was thinking the shaft bushings might be so worn, I’m not getting the
right leverage. </DIV>
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<DIV>On Aug 23, 2015, at 7:05 PM, Jack Wheeler <<A
href="mailto:jwheeler1947@yahoo.com">jwheeler1947@yahoo.com</A>>
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<DIV id=yui_3_16_0_1_1440245068270_39759>If you are sure the release bearing
is being pushed into the clutch pressure plate the normal distance (i.e.
1/2" or so), your clutch disc could be stuck to the flywheel? This
sometimes happens when a car sits for a long time. If this is the
problem, you can usually break it loose by putting the car on a flat paved
surface, and put it in gear. While holding the clutch pedal all the
way down to the floor, and your other foot on the brake pedal, start the
car. A variation on this is to start the car in gear, then while
cruising along, push the clutch pedal and break pedal both at once, as hard
as you can push (for the brake pedal).</DIV>
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<DIV id=yui_3_16_0_1_1440245068270_39878>Another technique is to hook a
strong chain to a strong point on the frame of the MG, and get a big car
(i.e. SUV) to tow it with. Again on a flat paved surface, put the car
in gear and hold the clutch pedal all the way down, then start
pulling. This will usually break it loose. Good luck.<BR></DIV>
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<DIV id=yui_3_16_0_1_1440245068270_39761>Jack Wheeler<BR></DIV>
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<FONT size=2 face=Arial><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></B>
Mike Duvall via Mgs <<A
href="mailto:mgs@autox.team.net">mgs@autox.team.net</A>><BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> <A
href="mailto:mgs@autox.team.net">mgs@autox.team.net</A> <BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Sunday, August 23, 2015 5:45
PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [Mgs] clutch
question<BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV id=yui_3_16_0_1_1440245068270_39763 class=y_msg_container><BR>My MGA
keeps getting harder and harder to shift. I was wondering if the
synchronizers are going bad. Lately it seems like the clutch isn’t
disengaging like their was air in the lines but the hydraulics were
fine. Then no clutch at all (sitting at home instead of the road
thankfully) The slave appeared to be moving adequately so I pulled it
off and I have all sorts of play in the arm. I put a wrench on the arm
and it won’t release the clutch. I can use a flashlight and see the
throw out bearing move back and forth.<BR><BR>I’m assuming I have a bad
bearing on the arm. Any other ideas or suggestions for me before I
pull the engine? <BR></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV><BR>
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