paulob1 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Okay I have tried all the tricks I know, anyone got any ideas what to do with my totally stuck clutch on the stolly. tried driving with clutch peddle down, gone up very steep hill with clutch peddle down, towed it at speed with clutch peddle down, rocked it back and forth, she is stuck solid... any ideas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Are you accelerating and decelerating whilst holding the clutch down?? Thats always freed mine. (Obviously in first gear) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m109a3uk Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Lots of jerking(on and off the throttle) normally works try to make sure the engine is hot before you start heat will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nudge Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Have heard of parking up against something solid and immobile,first gear, loads of revs,pump clutch,that however was with cars/vans, not sure how solid and immobile you'd need for a stolly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Remember you have a twin plate clutch and they tend to be harder to free off, hence why a catch is provided to keep the pedal depressed while out of use. Any water in the hull will get into the clutch too, if it has been standing outside. Probably end up with taking the engine out, as trying to free it otherwise, may end up with ripping the centres out of the plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 And I was under the impression that Stolly's, Sarry's and Saladins shared the same fluid drive system! Duh, so much to learn and so little time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Remember you have a twin plate clutch and they tend to be harder to free off, hence why a catch is provided to keep the pedal depressed while out of use. Any water in the hull will get into the clutch too, if it has been standing outside. Probably end up with taking the engine out, as trying to free it otherwise, may end up with ripping the centres out of the plates. thanks richard just add to the pain...the boys forgot to lock the clutch pedal down and yes it filled with water because a temporary bung had been fitted and not released...we have one last play to try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 thanks richard just add to the pain...the boys forgot to lock the clutch pedal down and yes it filled with water because a temporary bung had been fitted and not released...we have one last play to try... Sorry Paul :embarrassed: .... but now you say that the bung was in, makes it worse, because the flywheel / clutch is not many inches off the floor, does not need a lot of rain before you end up with a lot of water in there. Seen it before .. and had to deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEC Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Sorry Paul :embarrassed: .... but now you say that the bung was in, makes it worse, because the flywheel / clutch is not many inches off the floor, does not need a lot of rain before you end up with a lot of water in there. Seen it before .. and had to deal with it. As a total cock up short term attempt to free of the plates, feed them with a good penetrating fluid for a few days and try again. I totally distance my self from the last comment as it is the worst suggestion/cock up. A big boy told me this and ran away. , Miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) As a total cock up short term attempt to free of the plates, feed them with a good penetrating fluid for a few days and try again. I totally distance my self from the last comment as it is the worst suggestion/cock up. A big boy told me this and ran away. , Miss. Probably this comment falls in the same category as yours, sir, but here goes. Soaking the rusted parts with ordinary Coke (Coca Cola), could be the answer. The acid in the coke, although mild, is the bane for the rust. I once tried it in an old carb and it did very well. If it doesn't work, it didn't break the bank and we can laugh about it. Edited May 5, 2012 by montie spelling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrynevuk Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Have you tried hitting the breaks while driving with the clutch down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Paul, As a matter of interest to you, there was a mod done to Stalwarts while in service, to reduce sticking plates, this was to fit paddle clutch plates which are lined with a ceramic material and therefore should not absorb moisture as normal friction material does. I have fitted them in the past and never heard of any problems with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 As a total cock up short term attempt to free of the plates, feed them with a good penetrating fluid for a few days and try again. I totally distance my self from the last comment as it is the worst suggestion/cock up. A big boy told me this and ran away. , Miss. Wasn't there a chemical used in fire extinguishers that could remove oil from clutch plates? Assuming the clutch plates aren't permanently knackered, if you could use some of that you could be up and running again without removing the clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEC Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Wasn't there a chemical used in fire extinguishers that could remove oil from clutch plates? Assuming the clutch plates aren't permanently knackered, if you could use some of that you could be up and running again without removing the clutch. Yup BCF biff extinguishers. You know the ones you biff the head to set going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 monty we have tried the coke one, it used to work on old rover clutches..hasnt worked here yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 monty we have tried the coke one, it used to work on old rover clutches..hasnt worked here yet Sorry to hear and we ain't laughing either...:cry: It was worth a try though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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