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edited November -1 in HUDSON
Yup... so we forgot to leave the clutch pedal pinned to the floor while the car was stored for winter. The clutch travels just fine but is not engaging. What do I need to do????

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  • hudsonsplasher1
    hudsonsplasher1 Senior Contributor
    Sgnl50 wrote:
    Yup... so we forgot to leave the clutch pedal pinned to the floor while the car was stored for winter. The clutch travels just fine but is not engaging. What do I need to do????

    Is it not engaging, or not disengaging? If it's not disengaging,

    the first thing I would try is jacking up a rear wheel so it spins free. Then start the engine and with it in gear, depress the clutch in and out several times. This worked for me. You should check to make sure it has clutch fluid also. Maybe it's time to flush the clutch with kerosene also. Let us know what works. Good luck.

    Gene.
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    I never "stick" the clutch over the winter and it works just fine in the spring. So, I'd definitely take Gene's advice and check / change your Hudsonite.
  • hdsn49
    hdsn49 Senior Contributor
    Everything is OK. The clutch was not stuck. My son Matt was getting the Hudson out of winter storage.He did not realize that sometimes when we first start the car (after sitting for a long time) you have to shut off the engine and then put the car in gear and restart the motor. After that everything is fine.
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Remember, each time you put the car away, you should hold your foot on the clutch with the engine running for a few seconds before switchng off. Turn off the enignin and then release the clutch immediately. This leaves a film of fluid over the facings and stops them from sticking together.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    When I bought my '49, the clutch was stuck.

    A Hudson mechanic gave my mechanic the procedure. ( I'm guessing this is not in the Hudson service manual. )



    1. Drain the clutch fluid out if there is any left. (After 40 years, mine was dry)

    2. Fill clutch with kerosene and soak for at least 24 hours.

    3. Jack up the rear end and put on jack stands.

    4. Put in first gear and start the engine.

    5. Push the car forward off the jack stands while revving the engine.



    Yes, it worked. And I hope anyone trying this has good insurance.:)
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Yikes! Make sure you have the car facing out, and the garage doors open!
  • Huddy42
    Huddy42 Senior Contributor
    Cross your fingers and hope you don't break an axle.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Wouldnt the clutch pedal have to be depressed also? To release the pressure plate when the stuck clutch came free.



    I've done a tractor in a similar way, just cranked in gear, didnt jack it up. With the pedal propped down. The tractor broke free and came to rest a few feet from where we started. Level ground. Nothing in front of us. Both hands on the steering wheel, Low rpm, Lots of torque, dont want to lift the front, be nice to have something on the back to prevent lifting. Maybe something tied to the back of the car. Just a thought.

    Had a Model A had to chisel the clutch material off the flywheel. Good luck, Bob
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