Bruce, you are correct, when it comes time to change the clutch it may be
rusted on, but as far as popping the disk free of the flywheel it will
have no effect.
James Nazarian
'71 B roadster
'71 BGT ever so slowly turning into a V8
'63 Buick 215
"Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"
Enzo Ferrari
On Wed, 19 Jul 2000, Bruce Burrows wrote:
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> Stuart you are out ahead of me on this (your message is reproduced
> below). About the clutch disc being rusted fast to the input shaft, I
> mean.
>
> Isn't the clutch disc center a female splined receiver for the male
> splines on the input shaft - thereby locking them together. I am
> working from memory on this so any further explanation you can offer of
> your theory will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bruce Burrows
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> Subject: Re: Clutch Stuck?
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> It is more likely that the disc is rusted to the input shaft, in which
> case you are SOL.
>
> Be careful if you try the "drop" technique, you could cause some damage.
> Use fourth gear and don't go above 5 mph on the speedo to avoid over
> stressing the gearbox.
>
> Your best bet is to bite the bullet and replace the clutch, its
> hydraulics, and all the brake components if this car has been sitting
> for awhile.
>
> Have fun!
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