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Clutch disk stuck to flywheel


Joseph P. Indusi

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For the 4th time I have had to break the clutch disk loose from the flywheel on my 1948 Special Sedanet. Generally happens when I don't drive the car for more than a month. Worked each time but makes one hell of a noise when it breaks loose.

I have seen it suggested that a 2X4 and a flat piece of wood on the front surface of the front seat be used to keep the clutch pedal depressed during storage.

Question is does this fix weaken the pressure plate spring and lead to slippage?

Anybody with any experience with this would be appreciated.

Joe, BCA 33493

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For some reason a 49 Chevy I had was notorious for that. Finally cut a piece of wood to go between seat frame and pedal holding it about 1/2 way down. Did it for years with no problems. BTW a neighbor has a smallish Ford tractor. It came from the factory with a piece of wood to hold the clutch open during winter storage..............Bob

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  • 4 weeks later...

Hi,

I had a '52 Willys Jeep that did this--I jacked up one side, put it in 4WD, started it up, and slammed on the brakes. I used the 4WD in order to have the front brakes do the braking work. Rear brakes on a Willys Jeep are there only for decoration. Anyway, it broke loose after about three tries, as I recall.

I clearly expressed to that Jeep my opinion that it was not worth the effort of taking it apart for any further repairs, and that the junkyard would be its next destination if it didn't shape up. I must have scared it half to death--it never did it again. The Jeep lasted several more years until the frame broke in half while plowing snow.

--Tom

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No reason to take anything apart or do any thing drastic. Most cars have a drip pan or other access to the flywheel/clutch. Just block the clutch pedal down and slip a putty knife or other thin flexible blade between the disc and flywheel or disc and pressure plate. It takes surprisingly little to work around the disc and you will hear it pop free. I kept a cake decorating spatula handy and could free the clutch in just a couple of minutes every time...................bob

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