Mgb clutch stuck. This is a continuation vid. I parked it in the garage for the summer, and eventually lost the clutch pedal. ) Any suggestions? Absolutely! If the clutch is working correctly, the car should roll with the clutch pressed to the floor. Aug 22, 2015 · Today I encountered a stuck clutch on my 73 mgb gt. He's got the car and I'm stuck. The transmission had been leaking slowly since I received the car so I decided to top it off with about a quart oil. MG-226 - Clutch DRIVEN PLATES Changed - (csm) CT-102 - Transplant an MGB CLUTCH and flywheel into an MGA CT-102A - MGB CLUTCH COVER INTERFERENCE In MGA CT-102B - ADAPTING MGA Gearbox to MGB Release Arm CT-102C - MGB CLUTCH COVER INTERFERENCE, How To Fix It CT-103 - COMPETITION CLUTCH installation and function CT-104 - Freeing a STUCK CLUTCH Jun 20, 2025 · Suggestions please for a clutch that appears stuck to the pressure plate after a slow restoration process and not driving. Jul 9, 2023 · Hi All, I recently acquired a non-running '65 MGB as a project. Noticed I was still losing fluid though, a very slow leak. Sep 17, 2019 · So I was losing fluid from the clutch master cylinder, so I decided to install a new lockheed slave cylinder. I still can't shift out of Neutral with engine running. Once removed from under the car, we discovered rocks inside the rubber boot located on the end of the cylinder. Thought my only option would be to pull the engine and remove the pressure plate to get things loose. 1972 mgb 5 speed manual 4 cylinder motor runs good been sitting but fires up but the clutch is stuck from sitting so clutch does not engage I believe it’s stuck to the flywheel from sitting would Jul 9, 2023 · Hi All, I recently acquired a non-running '65 MGB as a project. Aug 29, 2018 · The clutch on my 71 B refuses to disengage after one year of storage. For some background - it ran when rolled into the garage 25 years ago, where it's sat until a few day ago. after diagnosing that the clutch slave cylinder was toast I replaced it, and the hose, and started bleeding the clutch. I was all set to perform the dreaded clutchectomy since Dec 12, 2014 · If the clutch is still stuck, try accelerating hard with your foot down on the clutch. Pulled the plugs, added some Marvel Myst Freeing a STUCK CLUTCH - CT-104 When your MG is stored for some length of time it may result in the clutch disk being stuck firmly to the flywheel and/or pressure plate so it will not disengage when the clutch pedal is depressed. I stored my '79 MGB for seven years awaiting a fuel tank and pump replacement due to massive amounts of rust clogging the fuel filter. Since the pressure plate is not going to be keeping the clutch in contact with the flywheel, it should break free. It is also aggravated by humidity and condensation, especially when Jun 1, 2017 · How much travel should you have with slave cylinder rod when disengaging clutch. You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum Aug 23, 2015 · If the car tries to move or start the clutch is not releasing. COM Dec 9, 2012 · Hey guys!! I have a 1974 MGB and the clutch is in dire need of replacement. Am only getting about 3/8" and clutch won't disengage. Pulled the plugs, added some Marvel Myst Apr 9, 2021 · Clutch was working 4 months ago after rebuild, which suggests everything clutch-wise was assembled correctly, Clutch slave still operates, extending its pin 3/8 inch, so a re-bleed may not fix the problem, A clutch disc can get "stuck" to the flywheel, if humidity and other conditions persist over time. Before this the clutch felt perfect at last time of driving I've checked the hydraulic level which is fine This is a continuation vid. I've seen this happen before on both my B and TD after winter storage, but it usually breaks loose right away. Quoted $400-700 - Now 3 weeks later (still no car) he's telling me that the bill is $1200. HELP!! Sep 3, 2023 · hello all I was running into an issue with my recently purchased 78 MGB. All the time with your foot on the clutch of course. Road or trying to free the clutch with the starter. This issue occured a few weeks ago when I accidentally started car in fi Mar 31, 2016 · Hi, My 1967 mgb has a clutch issue. Fina Nov 8, 2005 · I have a 1971 MGB GT and the clutch won't release, any simple suggestions or do I need to get it towed back to the shop? DMASUCK@AOL. This issue occured a few weeks ago when I accidentally started car in fi Aug 29, 2007 · 77 MGB Clutch Woes MGB Car ForumsHey! Need advice. If this doesn’t work, try full throttle on – throttle right off, then on, then off, so a jerking motion is set up. Actual rocks! How’d those things get inside there?. Last time of driving the clutch was feeling very light and changing gear became harder until the point came where it became stuck in gear. Ouch! Does anyone know what this repair assuming the worst should cost. Somehow I ended up putting in some heavy gear oil which totally changed how the car shifted. I replaced the tank and added a new fuel pump and when I tried to drive the car the clutch stuck in the depressed or released position. I assume something has stuck, like the throw-out bearing? (The slave cylinder is moving, BTW. When stationary and in gear with the clutch pedal fully pressed the clutch is dragging so not fully releasing. The 18 year hibernation is nearly over. We discovered that the loss of clutch was due to the lack of fluid that apparently leaked from the slave cylinder. Installed and bleed it, and all was fine. I have the clutch kit, however, lack an engine hoist, I'm debating whether I'm better off getting this done in a shop or getting in there myself. I found this link on an MGA site and method C worked perfectly. The pedal may feel harder to depress, and you may need to apply more force to engage or disengage the clutch. This problem is derived from the great pressure applied to the clutch disk by the pressure plate. System new and bled at slave cylinder, with no bubbles. MG MGB Technical - Clutch Problems? Won't Shift Into any Gear? This thread was discussed between 03/08/2008 and 24/08/2008 MG MGB Technical index This thread is from the archive. After it stopped sputtering air I refilled the tank and tried the pedal a few times but the clutch does no Bleeding Bore_Sizes Clevis_Pin_Wear Clutch_Change Flex-Hose Fluid How_It_Works Master_Cylinder Pedals Pedal_Box Pedal_Return_Spring Pilot_Bush Release_Arm Release_Bearing Slave_Cylinder Links The hydraulic clutch system in the MGB is 'self-adjusting', in that it compensates for any mechanical free-play or physical wear between the slave cylinder and the clutch cover-plate. the repairs on this site all involved getting your car rolling on an open. Thank you for your suggestions Feb 16, 2023 · Figured with the rusted pads the clutch disc would be stuck to the flywheel. About 8 years ago, I had begun working on it, but the engine was seized. My Dad (previous owner) and I ha MG MGB Technical - Clutch Problems? Won't Shift Into any Gear? This thread was discussed between 03/08/2008 and 24/08/2008 MG MGB Technical index This thread is from the archive. Sure enough. I've rebuilt the brakes, both carburettors, replaced the fuel system, washer pump, prop shaft nylocks and the battery, tuned the engine and given it a good service. b) Clutch slip, a condition where the engine speed increases when you give the car gas while in gear, but the car does not speed up accordingly. There is normally If your clutch is stuck to the flywheel, you may notice an increased resistance when pressing the clutch pedal. Apart from paint repairs I'm ready to take the car for its MOT except for one thing - I can't Chapter two of the clutch experience gets interesting. The Live is active now. Then you just have to worry that it will recur! But probably won't This video is about the operation of a clutch and how one can fix a stuck clutch Apr 9, 2021 · Clutch was working 4 months ago after rebuild, which suggests everything clutch-wise was assembled correctly, Clutch slave still operates, extending its pin 3/8 inch, so a re-bleed may not fix the problem, A clutch disc can get "stuck" to the flywheel, if humidity and other conditions persist over time. Have been restoring MGA's for a while and remembered reading something about alternate methods for freeing a stuck clutch disc. The pressure plate requires quite a bit of force to release and if that internal seal is failing you will not get enough oompah to push the slave cylinder. Before this the clutch felt perfect at last time of driving I've checked the hydraulic level which is fine Jun 18, 2020 · Clutch problems fall into three categories: a) The clutch does not release properly when the pedal is depressed, resulting in difficult engaging of gears. Mar 31, 2016 · Hi, My 1967 mgb has a clutch issue. 3 weeks ago my car wouldn't go into gear - mechanic said clutch was the problem. If it doesn't, try holding the clutch down and rocking vigorously (key off) to see if it will break loose. I wish I could blame this issue on the engineering of my 76 B, but I dun goofed. yoo ttnh e0ut r5ds oqqt e9 msk dyjh 5e fck