pinky Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Hi my handsome friends , ( excluding people who get pissed and write a load of bolicks) Took the three out today Lovely weather and all that Would not start, had to put new petrol in, got that sorted so went to put it in gear, could not get it in Pedal working ok, checked hydraulic fluid, ok So concluded that the clutch has rusted on to the flywheel, it was a night mare getting it free Had to start it on the key in gear, and then brake hard and bang it came free, My question is I have heard that you can jam the pedal down with a stick, over long periods of storage, and this prevents it from corroding is this correct ? Were the weather has been so bad I haven't used the car since Christmas Pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I used to suffer that every year after a winter layoff. did similar to you, it always free'd in the end. problem with a stick on the pedal is that the hydraulics are bound to creep over a long time period, & you end up with the clutch not actualy being held in the release position at all. Also would this not (eventualy) weaken the clutch springs ? Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Harvey Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Pink, There is no way the clutch should have stuck since Xmas. Nor would the petrol go off in 2 months - you must have been empty! Suggest you get the thing serviced properly.............. PS Thanks for the compliments Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Pink, There is no way the clutch should have stuck since Xmas. Nor would the petrol go off in 2 months - you must have been empty! Suggest you get the thing serviced properly.............. PS Thanks for the compliments Agreed with above Or maybe theres too much dampness in your garage, suggest you get it looked at by an expert. Te he. Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Satchwell Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Only had this once. Started car warmed it up. Jacked rear end up and started car this time in gear, depressed clutch and applied brake. A kinder way to free things off, Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Down Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I took a TR4 to the West Indies in the 80's while working there. If you left the Island for a few weeks the clutch invariably stuck solid to the flywheel. After using the long way several times someone suggested jacking the rerar wheels off the ground and just letting it idle until the engine gets very warm and it frees itself, always worked a treat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 loads of tips here: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/clutch/ct_104.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Agreed with above Or maybe theres too much dampness in your garage, suggest you get it looked at by an expert. Te he. Cheers Guy Yea the garage is damp, it's one that I rent down the road, it's seems to be common sticky clutch's had a couple of e mails from people who read the post who have had the same problem, They would not contribute to the post it in fear of criticism, bully's etc The petrol was definitely bad, you can always tell, it doesn't catch fire when you put a lighted match in the fuel tank te he I have had to refresh two motorbike tanks already this year Thank you mr Harvey for your helpfully comments Interesting read mr geko Thank you my lord Pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clive Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Pink, There is no way the clutch should have stuck since Xmas. Nor would the petrol go off in 2 months - you must have been empty! Suggest you get the thing serviced properly.............. PS Thanks for the compliments Actually, I was told recently that petrol now goes off much quicker than it used to... octane rating wise anyway... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Actually, I was told recently that petrol now goes off much quicker than it used to... octane rating wise anyway... Thank you Clive , your obviously a gentleman and a schooler Pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Hi Pink, I also have high condensation in my garage (a dehumidifier sorts that), but I find leaving the car in first gear during storage period prevents the clutch from sticking - also leave the handbrake off. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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