If the hydraulics check out OK, try the mechanicals.
See if there is a small amount of free play in the pedal (disregsrding the
return spring). If so, the problem normally lies in the connection between
the pedal and the master cylinder. Both the clevis pin and the holes in the
push rod wear out, causing enough play there so the master cylinder is not
properly actuated.
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin C. Jones" <M.C.Jones@staffs.ac.uk>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 4:42 AM
Subject: Where should I start?
> I parked my 1978 GT on Friday after its usual 40 mile round
> trip to work. After a weekend break I climbed into it this
> morning and found I was unable to get it into gear with the
> engine started.
>
> I can't physically move the stick out of
> neutral for gears 1-4 but for reverse I can get it in
> position but there is a horrible grinding noise. (needless
> to say I didn't stay in reverse for more than a fraction of
> a second).
>
> One other symptom - the clutch pedal seemed to move more
> freely than usual.
>
> Could somebody please tell me where to start? Is this the
> end of the road for the clutch or is it a hydraulic problem?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Martin
>
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