No clutch

[heritage2008]

So I fire the 1977 up to take it on spin to smoke the world up and started it in first--damn near took out the garage door.

The car shifts fine off---new purchase that I trailered home.

So, % that it is a slave cylinder, adjustment, stuck disk?

Car sat for several years and of course previous owner said nothing--maybe it is because of the time sitting.

I want to drive it to burn out the oil overfill. Car has 95,000 with little know about it--previous posts tells more.

I'm in Massillon, Ohio 50 miles south of Cleveland

Advice???

[heritage2008]

So yes there is no slave cylinder---just assuming--dah.

The pedal will not return to the top without pulling it up. There seems to be ample pressure as I engage the clutch pedal. I do hear a squeaky spring when I depress but probably normal for a car sitting for several years.

Is this something that an adjustment may render usable?

Previous owner is not responding--said it drove fine and shufted good when they last drove it.

[kodioneill]

If the clutch pedal feels normal it's likely the disc is stuck to the flywheel (it can happen over time). If that's the case you can attempt to break it loose. I can't suggest any single method because they're all kind of drastic.

No slave cylinder until the Carrera with the G50 trans.

[timmy2]

I used to free up my clutch on my old '55 chevy after sitting by running it in neutral for a while and then when warmed up I would shut it down set the parking brake, hold the brakes down and try starting it. 2-3 times starting and it would break free. YMMV

[heritage2008]

As in starting it in gear? Which gear--3rd-4th? Looking to get it freed up and then pulling it in late fall if it makes it that far.

Thanks

[timmy2]

Try 3rd gear, the car will do a rolling start in that one. Should be enough torque to bust it loose. Maybe 2nd if no results.