Re: Clutch ?

["Wm. Josiah Erikson" <wje97@hamp.hampshire.edu>]

If the clutch cable was stretched, then when you tried to get it into first
gear, there would be grinding because the clutch would be engaged. Try starting
it IN first gear and see if the car jumps forward. If not, I'd say you have
yourself a car that needs a new clutch.
    -Josiah

Zach Vrooman wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> Today I finally had time to go and play with my new toy. '82 'rocc.
> Anyway, the guy I bought it from said it needed clutch work. OK, fine.
> Here's info:
>
> 1)Clutch pedal goes almost to floor before any resistance is felt.
>
> 2)I can start it, put it in first, and the car will not move.
>
> Here's the questions:
>
> Is the clutch well and truly shot, or is it so far out of adjustment it
> ain't funny? I've tried adjusting it up and down, but nothing seems to be
> doing the trick.
>
> Might the clutch cable be broken, or stretched to the point of uselessness?
> Would replacing it help, or at least narrow down the cause?
>
> TIA,
>
> Zach
> http://www.discover-net.net/~zach/index.html
> Accept me for what I am. Completely unacceptable.
>
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