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Ive got a 1977 MG Midget ans i have a problem . somthing new hu. i think its the clutch hydrolicks need to be bled. well here is the prob . it runs ok when i go to put it in geer the clutch goes to the floor and the geer shifter wont go in geer tis like hitting a wall they dont grind they just dont go in its got fluid . i havent worked on it since last fall no money and no time but this year im driveing it to work if it kills me i didnt trade my jeep fot it to sit in the grage and look good i know should have keep the jeep right .i bought a new wrangler ride is better than the old one .and sugestions appreacheated thanks
 
Check (get someone to depress the clutch while engine is OFF) to insure the slave cylinder is moving the arm. If the arm moves, the clutch disk is likely stuck to the flywheel with a bit of rust. To 'unstick' it: First warm up the engine to normal temp, turn it off and push the car to where you can run it without HITTING anything. Get it started rolling/running in gear with clutch depressed fully and hit the brakes. It'll "snap" loose. May take a couple trys. Be aware of your "runout" distance and other objects around and ahead of you!

Again: This is ONLY if you can confirm the slave is working the fork arm a distance of about an inch. If not, then the hydraulics need servicing.
 
thanks ill try that as soon as it wormes up a bit hear its cold it will be about 25 to 29 tonight and when it hits 45 durring the day thats convertable weather :savewave: or motercycle at 50

thanks drive topless KC368
 
sp? Wow!
 
Welcome to the BCF BTW. :smile:
 
Wow that was bad. Did not even know I did it. I corrected it meant no offense.
 
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