Paul
Before you replace parts find open area put car in gear start car in gear push
on clutch pedal stomp on brakes. I have had this problem in the past clutch
plate was stuck to flywheel.
Good Luck
Philip Schulert
TR3
TR250
TR6
MGB the one with the stuck clutch
Paul_Barlow@translink.bc.ca wrote:
> Well I sent my TR 250 for a vacation in a heated garage for the last
> three months. Today was the first sunny day here on the West Coast so it was
> off the take her out of storage and enjoy the a fine day. After checking
> oil, & other fluids and battery condition it was time to get he old girl
> going. A few cranks of the starter and she fired up correctly. After a good
> warm up period I was ready to get her home for a quick wash and then a 3 or
> 4 hour run in the sunshine.
>
> As I settled into the driver seat anticipation ran high, back to my
> love. (The wife was still sleeping) I pressed in the clutch, yes it seemed
> top have pressure but when I tried to put it into gear nothing but
> grinding.( No I didn't force anything) So now it's under the car for a quick
> check of the slave cylinder, it moves fine when pressing in the clutch. But
> no luck, I still didn't like it. Even trying to get it to go into gear
> without the engine running was difficult. I must admit that the release
> bearing was making noise last year and before it sat, but everything seemed
> OK. Question is, time for a new release bearing & clutch. Maybe a slave
> cylinder. Any help would be useful.
>
> Paul Barlow
> TR 250
> CD 5470 LO
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