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clutch stuck

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by one2manyjps, Sep 10, 2009.

  1. one2manyjps

    one2manyjps Member

    My '62 cj5 w/ V6 sat in garage for maybe 6 months... now the clutch is stuck. Won't disengage. Can still drive it around in first, reverse, low range, high range...IF I start it in gear. Tried pulling it around driveway with CJ2a and slamming clutch some, tried jacking up rear end, running it and slamming brakes. No good.

    Now what? What do I do next? With the V6 there is no access hole on the bell housing. I'm really stumped. Help please!

    Bob in Arkansas
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    one2manyjps, Sep 10, 2009
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Make sure the throwout fork is still moving. Does the pedal feel OK?
    If so, pull the front bumper up to a tree, put it in 4 low, 1st gear, hold the clutch in, and hit the starter.
     
    Patrick, Sep 10, 2009
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  3. one2manyjps

    one2manyjps Member

    Cool, Patrick! Yeah, the clutch feels just like it did before. Will look to see about the fork movement, then will try your suggestion tomorrow.

    Thanks, will let you know what happens!
     
    one2manyjps, Sep 10, 2009
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  4. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    If the pedal feels the same, the fork is more than likely moving .
    I've heard more than one guy free up a stuck clutch this way.
     
    Patrick, Sep 10, 2009
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  5. dkg4244

    dkg4244 New Member

    that's a unique idea. I'd like to hear if it works
     
    dkg4244, Sep 11, 2009
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  6. one2manyjps

    one2manyjps Member

    IT WORKED!! IT WORKED!! IT WORKED!! :beer::beer::beer:

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    Thanx, Patrick!!! Parked my 5 against a tree in front yard, did what you said, after about tenth time, it popped free!

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    Patrick...YOU DA MAN!! :beer::beer:
    Bob in Arkansas
     
    one2manyjps, Sep 12, 2009
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  7. one2manyjps

    one2manyjps Member

    Patrick, so why did your tree method un-stick my clutch when pulling it around the yard slamming clutch didn't work, jacking up rear, running jeep, slamming brakes didn't work, speed shifting first to reverse while holding down clutch didn't work.

    I am impressed. But why did your method work when others methods failed?
    Bob in Arkansas
     
    one2manyjps, Sep 12, 2009
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  8. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I don't know....I've never done it, just heard of other guys doing it with success.
     
    Patrick, Sep 13, 2009
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  9. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    When your dragging it around, you have to overcome the gear ratios to get enough force to get it to pop loose. Against a tree (or wall we used) the motor at the clutch are working against the gear ratios, and makes it easier to pop loose.
     
    Warloch, Sep 13, 2009
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  10. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Yeah, there's definitely more force applied with this method.
     
    Patrick, Sep 13, 2009
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  11. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    My theory - when you drag it, the drivetrain is basically in tension with the ground - you're pulling on the clutch. This introduces a lot of slack, which reduces the strain rate on the stuck clutch (ie less impact). Against a tree, the gears and drivetrain are in compression (the drivetrain is pushing on the clutch), and there is no (or little) slack. Higher strain rate knocks the clutch loose, just like an impact wrench works sometimes when a big breaker bar won't.


    Glad to see Patrick's idea work. Woohoo! It's always gratifying when you make a suggestion that works. Yay Patrick!
     
    Last edited: Sep 13, 2009
    timgr, Sep 13, 2009
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  12. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Actually, I think it was Timmy's idea, IIRC.
     
    Patrick, Sep 13, 2009
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  13. one2manyjps

    one2manyjps Member

    Well, I say, "woo hoo and thumbs up to all you guys!" :beer:

    Smilin' Bob in Arkansas!
     
    one2manyjps, Sep 13, 2009
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  14. barucker

    barucker Member

    Mom's '55 has done this twice. We've never had to use a tree yet, but I would not be above it. When you are "slamming the clutch" you aren't going to break it loose. You must be holding it down, and either slamming the brake or the gas, and the engine has more torque than what the brakes can apply.

    Last time I broke it loose I started it in first, and with clutch on the floor took off with plenty of throttle. I was slipping the tires in gravel when I hit the blacktop, and that broke it loose immediately.
     
    barucker, Sep 14, 2009
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