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1. [TR] TR3 Clutch not releasing (score: 1): Author: <wbeech@flash.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 11:57:57 -0500; Dear Valued List, Drove and parked the TR3A two weeks ago, fun drive, no problems or unusual sounds. Got in yesterday and the clutch will not release. Pedal feels about 10% softer than usual, slave c; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00168.html (8,499 bytes)
2. Re: [TR] TR3 Clutch not releasing (score: 1): Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:14:42 -0400; Bill, The clutch disc may be stuck to the flywheel. I have this problem on my TR6 after a long winter nap. In order to free the disc from its stuck condition, I put the transmission in 4th gear and w; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00170.html (9,661 bytes)
3. Re: [TR] TR3 Clutch not releasing (score: 1): Author: "Alex&Janet Thomson" <aljlthomson@charter.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:33:34 -0400; Any chance that there was fluid loss in the hydraulic system which would prevent the slave cylinder from travelling its full stroke? I can't believe that the clutch disk would rust/set against the fl; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00171.html (9,799 bytes)
4. Re: [TR] TR3 Clutch not releasing (score: 1): Author: <wbeech@flash.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:15:02 -0500; I agree, I have had the car sit for 2-3 weeks at a time on several occasions(don't hate me). Fluid tank if full and there is no evidence of leaking under the slave. I took a video of the action as I; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00172.html (10,554 bytes)
5. Re: [TR] TR3 Clutch not releasing (score: 1): Author: Geo Hahn <ahwahneetr@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 11:44:49 -0700; Based on that I would begin with one of the usual methods of unsticking a clutch. the suggested method is pretty easy & gentle though when I have had this happen more 'shock & awe' was needed. Geo **; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00173.html (8,603 bytes)
6. Re: [TR] TR3 Clutch not releasing (score: 1): Author: <wbeech@flash.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:47:59 -0500; Never had a clutch 'stick' before, other than rocking the car what is there? Bill _____ ...slave cylinder is operating the release arm but no disengagement. Based on that I would begin with one of th; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00174.html (9,151 bytes)
7. Re: [TR] TR3 Clutch not releasing (score: 1): Author: Geo Hahn <ahwahneetr@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 11:52:26 -0700; I had one that was *really* stuck -- had to jack up the rear end, start the car with the gearbox in first & rev the engine as my wife released the jack. That got it. I think many have had success wit; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00176.html (10,015 bytes)
8. Re: [TR] TR3 Clutch not releasing (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:26:53 -0700; FWIW, I've had a freshly-installed clutch stick after just a few weeks of sitting. Probably had something to do with the heat I used to get the (alloy) flywheel off of the previous engine. I used a m; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00177.html (9,161 bytes)
9. Re: [TR] TR3 Clutch not releasing (score: 1): Author: Allen Hess <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:42:06 -0400; Try pumping the clutch two or three times in quick succession. If it then works or almost does, I'd suspect a broken fork pin. I stuck disc would not change the pedal feel. (I drove home once with th; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00178.html (9,647 bytes)
10. Re: [TR] TR3 Clutch not releasing (score: 1): Author: thenicholls@verizon.net; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:32:31 -0500 (CDT); Same thing happened on my TR6, and indeed, the fork was broken. New clutch, rebuild gearbox, $4000 later, the car is happy and I am sad. Craig 72 Tr6 On 10/30/13, Allen Hess<allenhess@mgcarclub.com>; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00182.html (8,954 bytes)
11. [TR] TR3 clutch not releasing (score: 1): Author: Frank Magnusson <fmags@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:12:45 -0500; I had this happen a GT6 several times. What seemed to work for me was to roll the car out to the street, and start the car in first or 2nd, and while it is trying to start, pump the clutch pedal many; /html/triumphs/2013-10/msg00188.html (8,780 bytes)

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