With a strong battery and starter motor, you can usually try to start the
car in 3rd or 4th gear and a stuck clutch will free up. Or, in your case
(I'm a flatlander), roll it down a hill while trying to engage and disengage
the clutch.
WST
----- Original Message -----
From "Gerard" <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com>
To: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut@Exit109.com>; "spridgets"
<spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 2:47 AM
Subject: Re: New radiator, need fan help
> Frank,
>
> I recently installed a fan thermostat in a car. I bought an off the rack
> thermostat, I believe the brand is Imperial (same as the fan). It's a
> generic part from a local auto parts mass mechandiser. The temp bulb
> attached to the engine side of the radiator with a supplied strap and the
> sensor is adjustable for cutoff. I was skeptical about how well it would
> work as a surface mount, but it worked great. I think it was only about
> $18. Peter also carries one that fits in the cylinder head fitting.
>
> Now I have a question for you. I have just redone the hydraulics in a
> Midget that sat for several years. I got a good bleed on the slave
cylinder
> and the pedal feels normal for action but I can't get the car in gear with
> the engine running. I suspect the clutch plate is stuck. What is the best
> (easiest) way to free it qithout pulling the engine? I've heard the trick
> of dropping the car on the rear wheels while having it in gear, but that
> sounds a little risky. Any other suggestions or advice on doing that which
> is not obvious?
>
> Thanks
>
> Gerard
>
> At 8:16 PM -0400 8/28/02, Frank Clarici wrote:
> >I found the perfect replacement radiator for my sprite.
> >It is out of a Geo Metro, it is just about the same size as what was
> >original and fits in with minor mounting modifications.
> >it also has an electric fan.
> >
> >So what do I need to make it come on and off all by itself?
> >some sort of thermosat comtrolled switch I assume, but what and where,
> >and how do I do this?
> >
> >Right now it's wired to a toggle switch on the dash.
> >this rad cools the Speedwell nosed Sprite very nicely.
> >I heated it up to 212* and flipped on the fan and watched as it colled
> >it down to 175* with the engine reving at 5000 rpms.
> >Worked the same at an idle, and if the fan is always on, it never goes
> >above 165*. I have a 160 stat in it.
> >This rad even uses the original hoses but I had to use a later Spridget
> >t/stat cover, the one that points left.
> >
> >--
> >Frank Clarici
> >Toms River, NJ
> >http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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